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DL16 ZHY

2016 BMW M235I

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,243 mi
Last recorded62,243 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M235I42,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 ZHY
MakeBMW
ModelM235I
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 62,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 53,608 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,871 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 49,869 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2022 41,490 miles

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

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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DL16 ZHY is a 2016 BMW M235I in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL16 ZHY registered?

DL16 ZHY is a 2016 BMW M235I, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is DL16 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL16 ZHY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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