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FL16 ABU

2016 BMW 220

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,820 mi
Last recorded55,820 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 ABU
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,342 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 51,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,533 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 44,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,648 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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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FL16 ABU is a 2016 BMW 220 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL16 ABU registered?

FL16 ABU is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is FL16 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 ABU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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