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FD16 BFJ

2016 BMW 220

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,269 mi
Last recorded171,269 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 171,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 155,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine oil level just above the minimum mark

Pass 29 May 2023 104,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 78,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 78,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,650 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 68,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 67,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 67,499 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 51,386 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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FD16 BFJ is a 2016 BMW 220 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD16 BFJ registered?

FD16 BFJ is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is FD16 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD16 BFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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