2016 BMW 218 2.0L Diesel · LP65 RYB
2016 BMW 218 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 103,082 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 218
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LP65 RYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2024
- 103,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LP65 RYB Mileage History
- 15/02/202270,295 mi
- 03/02/202396,374 mi+26,079 mi
- 15/03/2024103,082 mi+6,708 mi
- 16/03/2024103,082 mi
Average of roughly 15,751 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LP65 RYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 218 (LP65 RYB) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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