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DN16 SYV

2016 BMW 228

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,420 mi
Last recorded112,420 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 SYV
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 112,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 101,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 89,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 80,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,665 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,020 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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DN16 SYV is a 2016 BMW 228 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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 DN16 SYV registered?

DN16 SYV is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DN16 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN16 SYV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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