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2016 BMW 218 2.0L Diesel · XS55 SMS

XS55 SMS

2016 BMW 218 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 97,795 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 218
Year / Origin
2016 · Personal Export
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,795 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1995cc
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XS55 SMS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
  • 97,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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XS55 SMS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Oct 2026, 13:53
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 218 (XS55 SMS) between February 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

XS55 SMS Mileage History

  1. 28/02/202258,523 mi
  2. 04/03/202365,468 mi+6,945 mi
  3. 05/03/202475,316 mi+9,848 mi
  4. 04/03/202585,935 mi+10,619 mi
  5. 27/02/202697,795 mi+11,860 mi

Average of roughly 9,825 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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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
No outstanding recalls
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