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KA51 ALF

2016 BMW 220

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,954 mi
Last recorded74,954 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA51 ALF
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 74,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 59,500 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 52,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 45,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 41,771 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 41,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,637 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,626 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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KA51 ALF is a 2016 BMW 220 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KA51 ALF registered?

KA51 ALF is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 9 January 2016.

Is KA51 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA51 ALF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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