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BL16 YWJ

2016 BMW 220

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,928 mi
Last recorded129,928 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 YWJ
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 129,928 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 115,468 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 115,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 80,034 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 60,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge it's been worn inner and outer point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 43,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,378 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 38,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 34,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 32,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 27,499 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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BL16 YWJ is a 2016 BMW 220 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL16 YWJ registered?

BL16 YWJ is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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