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BL66 BYB

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,161 mi
Last recorded106,161 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 BYB
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,161 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,662 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 96,525 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 79,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,013 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,081 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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BL66 BYB is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL66 BYB registered?

BL66 BYB is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is BL66 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL66 BYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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