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GU16 VYG

2016 BMW 220

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,439 mi
Last recorded65,439 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 VYG
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 65,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Oct 2025 62,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,547 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 58,547 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,391 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 53,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,598 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 47,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,777 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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GU16 VYG 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU16 VYG registered?

GU16 VYG is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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