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DX16 NZJ

2016 BMW 228

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,455 mi
Last recorded78,455 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 NZJ
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,455 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 78,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 72,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE !!!! very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 60,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,487 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 55,487 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,915 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,583 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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DX16 NZJ is a 2016 BMW 228 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX16 NZJ registered?

DX16 NZJ is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is DX16 NZJ safe to buy?

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