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G12 XEM

2016 BMW 220

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,464 mi
Last recorded78,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 XEM
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 78,464 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 78,319 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,521 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 64,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2023 54,326 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,406 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,394 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,159 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 30,146 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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G12 XEM 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 81.8%.

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 G12 XEM registered?

G12 XEM is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is G12 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G12 XEM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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