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GJ16 LGF

2016 BMW 220

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,628 mi
Last recorded98,628 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 LGF
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 98,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm /inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers split

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

tpms light on

Fail 5 Aug 2026 98,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm /inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber dust covers split

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

tpms light on

Pass 8 Apr 2025 77,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s front shock absorber dust cover split

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 64,982 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 50,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 50,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 32,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,912 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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GJ16 LGF 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 72.7%.

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 GJ16 LGF registered?

GJ16 LGF is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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