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1789 KW

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,955 mi
Last recorded42,955 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1789 KW
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 42,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,644 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 35,469 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,633 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 24,444 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 24,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,276 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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1789 KW is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 45,813 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1789 KW registered?

1789 KW is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is 1789 KW safe to buy?

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