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CV16 VWS

2016 BMW M235I

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,531 mi
Last recorded59,531 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M235I42,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 VWS
MakeBMW
ModelM235I
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 59,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 57,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,594 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 52,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,781 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 49,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,925 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M235I?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads
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CV16 VWS is a 2016 BMW M235I in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW M235I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 42,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW M235I typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M235I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV16 VWS registered?

CV16 VWS is a 2016 BMW M235I, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CV16 VWS safe to buy?

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