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BF16 EMX

2016 BMW 220

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,920 mi
Last recorded78,920 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 EMX
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,920 miles

corrosion around both rear brake pipes

nearside rear shock unit damp

Fail 10 Mar 2026 78,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO COOLANT LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion around both rear brake pipes

nearside rear shock unit damp

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 57,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,936 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 43,935 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,041 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 40,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,802 miles

Both rear tyres tread wear uneven on inner edges

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,490 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 26,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 16,563 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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BF16 EMX is a 2016 BMW 220 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was BF16 EMX registered?

BF16 EMX is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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