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L44 EKA

2016 BMW 220

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,066 mi
Last recorded153,066 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 EKA
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 153,066 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 14 Nov 2025 153,066 miles

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

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

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 24 Mar 2025 135,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 135,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 145,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 124,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,588 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2023 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tire at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,891 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 105,192 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 105,191 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 75,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 26,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine under tray fitted

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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L44 EKA is a 2016 BMW 220 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L44 EKA registered?

L44 EKA is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 17 May 2016.

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