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AR04 VAT

2016 BMW 220

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 VAT
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 70,183 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 67,372 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 63,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 55,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 46,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight Leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 23,880 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,538 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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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AR04 VAT is a 2016 BMW 220 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was AR04 VAT registered?

AR04 VAT is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 21 February 2016.

Is AR04 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 VAT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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