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J31 SEV

2016 BMW 220

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 SEV
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 121,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 121,809 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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 Front suspension arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 121,692 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken/insecure on flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken off upper ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 109,558 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 109,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 87,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 79,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,929 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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J31 SEV is a 2016 BMW 220 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J31 SEV registered?

J31 SEV is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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