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AP16 HGL

2016 BMW 220

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,171 mi
Last recorded111,171 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22045,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 HGL
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 111,171 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 111,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 5x cracks in rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2025 102,046 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 102,046 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 93,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 93,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,669 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 79,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 78,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 78,195 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,034 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,189 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 65,189 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,644 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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AP16 HGL is a 2016 BMW 220 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP16 HGL registered?

AP16 HGL is a 2016 BMW 220, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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