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FA53 RAN

2016 BMW 220

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,340 mi
Last recorded57,340 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 RAN
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,340 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 57,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 56,258 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 96,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 50,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 90,746 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front headlights low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,782 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 77,679 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 42,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,856 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 35,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,883 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,678 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,745 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,745 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,617 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,096 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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FA53 RAN is a 2016 BMW 220 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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FA53 RAN is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 5 October 2016.

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