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BR51 ZEL

2015 BMW 220

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,510 mi
Last recorded77,510 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 22048,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 ZEL
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 77,510 miles

slight distortion both front wheels

Fail 3 Mar 2026 77,510 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

slight distortion both front wheels

Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,342 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 73,342 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 69,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Good 70% worn and wearing close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wipers judder

Headlight aim control fault on dash menu

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wear on edges

Rear Bump stops split

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,990 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Inop (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,309 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Bump stops perished

Fail 11 Jun 2021 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Bump stops perished

Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,001 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 32,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 22,008 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 19,277 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 19,277 miles

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

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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BR51 ZEL is a 2015 BMW 220 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2015 BMW 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,000 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 11 years old, this BMW 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BR51 ZEL is a 2015 BMW 220, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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