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DU16 FTO

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 FTO
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,911 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 72,986 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 72,986 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,940 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,526 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 49,292 miles

front brake pads low

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 38,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 19,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,285 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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DU16 FTO is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU16 FTO registered?

DU16 FTO is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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