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25 SAB

2016 BMW 220

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,372 mi
Last recorded133,372 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 SAB
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 133,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 106,729 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 129,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,634 miles

Offside Rear not a run flat tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on both edges. also not run flat tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 114,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn, slightly binding and has gotten hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear not a run flat tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on both edges. also not run flat tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and bald spots outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and bald spots outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced inop at start of test, working at the end of the test (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,646 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 101,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached in 2 places inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,663 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

cover sills shields

Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 74,626 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate loose

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,741 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Unevenly Worn Tyre Feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Unevenly Worn Tyre Feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,331 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Unevenly Worn Tyre Feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Unevenly Worn Tyre Feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,779 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 64,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,675 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 60,631 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,473 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 45,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,030 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,678 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,057 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 220?

Based on 135,653 MOT tests across 15,825 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
6,409
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
15,825
On UK Roads
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25 SAB is a 2016 BMW 220 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 45,877 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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25 SAB is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 21 January 2016.

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