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FL16 ABX

2016 BMW 220

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,075 mi
Last recorded94,075 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 ABX
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 89,016 miles

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

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

undershields fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,888 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 66,885 miles

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2023 66,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leaking its damping oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2022 55,621 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 5 Apr 2022 55,621 miles

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

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 14 Apr 2021 45,178 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 45,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 39,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,168 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 29,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (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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FL16 ABX is a 2016 BMW 220 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL16 ABX registered?

FL16 ABX is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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