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A18 PAB

2016 BMW 225

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PAB
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 116,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 115,798 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 115,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,923 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 51,895 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 30,192 miles

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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A18 PAB is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 PAB registered?

A18 PAB is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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