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DS55 FFS

2016 BMW 228

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,870 mi
Last recorded39,870 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 FFS
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 39,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 39,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 30,138 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Pass 27 Jan 2024 28,316 miles

slight body work damage to rear bumper area ( from offside)

Pass 21 Jan 2023 26,322 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 23,626 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 18,476 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 14,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 11,719 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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DS55 FFS is a 2016 BMW 228 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS55 FFS registered?

DS55 FFS is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is DS55 FFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 FFS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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