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J30 EHV

2016 BMW 220

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 EHV
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,435 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 81,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,868 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 74,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated INSECURE (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated INSECURE (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,248 miles

sill & some underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

some brake pads getting thin but still serviceable

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,567 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,863 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 54,863 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 54,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,703 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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J30 EHV is a 2016 BMW 220 in White 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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J30 EHV is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 15 January 2016.

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