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J25 SMX

2011 BMW 220

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

228,108 mi
Last recorded228,108 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 SMX
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 228,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 228,011 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 222,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 216,331 miles

Exhaust corroded

General corrosion

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 216,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,908 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 117,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 210,892 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 204,350 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 98,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 197,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 197,474 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 87,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 193,595 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 188,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 180,405 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 180,405 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 163,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,511 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 75,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J25 SMX is a 2011 BMW 220 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

The BMW 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J25 SMX is a 2011 BMW 220, first registered on 8 March 2011.

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