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G8 KJY

2016 BMW 220

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,473 mi
Last recorded134,473 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 KJY
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,473 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2025 125,934 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside front bumper mounted foglamps not working due to failed LED type bulbs fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamped 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Mar 2025 125,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mounted within mirror body (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside front bumper mounted foglamps not working due to failed LED type bulbs fitted

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamped 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view tinted sunstrip (3.2 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,254 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,701 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Aug 2022 92,701 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,237 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 65,627 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 65,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,253 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (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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G8 KJY is a 2016 BMW 220 in Red 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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G8 KJY is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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