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2016 BMW 218 1.5L Petrol · L5 PAO

L5 PAO

2016 BMW 218 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 43,547 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 218
Year / Origin
2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 23 Oct 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
43,547 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23 Oct 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
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L5 PAO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
  • 43,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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L5 PAO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 05:34
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 218 (L5 PAO) between October 2022 and October 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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L5 PAO Mileage History

  1. 03/10/202231,727 mi
  2. 17/10/202334,484 mi+2,757 mi
  3. 25/10/202437,873 mi+3,389 mi
  4. 23/10/202540,811 mi+2,938 mi
  5. 15/10/202643,547 mi+2,736 mi

Average of roughly 2,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
No outstanding recalls
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