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BMW 218

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

M222 ABRMOT history

M222 ABR is a black diesel BMW 218 first used on 7 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 92,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,063 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M222 ABR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
7 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M222 ABR was last recorded at 92,063 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,047 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
8,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,063 miles
  • 2024 – 82,360 miles
  • 2023 – 71,732 miles
  • 2022 – 64,826 miles
  • 2021 – 57,273 miles
  • 2020 – 50,458 miles
  • 2019 – 41,703 miles
  • 2018 – 29,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,063 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,063 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    865792659162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail92,047 miles (+9,687)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,047 miles
    Test number
    721973575778
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass82,360 miles (+10,628)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,360 miles
    Test number
    372345194017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,732 miles (+6,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    515721405488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass64,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    585922934377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,826 miles (+7,553)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    446708673870
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    588244577004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail57,273 miles (+6,815)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,273 miles
    Test number
    981579403545
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass50,458 miles (+8,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    341268152808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass41,703 miles (+12,288)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,703 miles
    Test number
    425750456857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,415 miles
    Test number
    129769098201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M222 ABR

Does M222 ABR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M222 ABR is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M222 ABR?
The MOT on M222 ABR is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M222 ABR done?
M222 ABR was recorded at 92,063 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,917 miles a year.
Has M222 ABR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M222 ABR has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M222 ABR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M222 ABR find?
M222 ABR passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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