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AR16 ACU

2016 BMW 228

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,041 mi
Last recorded54,041 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR16 ACU
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 54,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 47,932 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 47,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 47,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,531 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,883 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,424 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 17,634 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 228?

Based on 5,591 MOT tests across 623 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
5,326
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
623
On UK Roads
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AR16 ACU is a 2016 BMW 228 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 BMW 228 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 228 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 228 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR16 ACU registered?

AR16 ACU is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 11 July 2016.

Is AR16 ACU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR16 ACU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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