2016 BMW 220 2.0L Diesel · ST65 YSM

The 2016 BMW 220 presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent DVSA test on 6 December 2025 at 61,227 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual examinations from November 2021, the vehicle cleared each assessment without advisories, indicating a consistent and uneventful maintenance trend. Mileage progression aligns with light use for a ten-year-old car. The record opens at 19,231 miles on 25 November 2021, rises to 27,781 by 23 November 2022, then 38,114 on 22 November 2023, 52,138 on 6 December 2024, and 61,227 at the final test. Annual increments averaged roughly 6,100 miles, with the largest single-year jump of 14,024 miles between late 2023 and December 2024 and a milder 9,089 miles thereafter. No testing gaps appear across the supplied window, and the clean sheets imply the prior keeper addressed any required work before each deadline. Buyers should still commission an independent inspection of consumable and structural elements that a fault-free MOT does not expose. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, measure brake disc thickness and caliper operation, and assess subframe corrosion that could undermine structural integrity despite the absence of advisories. The exhaust emissions results met limits each year, yet a visual check of the catalytic converter and mountings remains prudent. The absence of recurring defects suggests diligent ownership, but low mileage can mask prolonged standing periods. Verify service history matches the odometer, and confirm tyre sidewall dates and wiper blade condition as minor consumables. A short road test will confirm steering alignment and drivetrain smoothness not captured in the static tests.