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GC16 ETF

2016 BMW 220

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,492 mi
Last recorded78,492 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 ETF
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 78,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,870 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,363 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 56,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 48,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 48,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 32,514 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 32,510 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

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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GC16 ETF is a 2016 BMW 220 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GC16 ETF registered?

GC16 ETF is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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