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FD66 SBY

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,879 mi
Last recorded59,879 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD66 SBY
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 59,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 51,416 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 44,903 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Dec 2023 44,902 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 40,289 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 40,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 35,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 32,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts yellow chalk close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both sides tyres wearing low on inner edges. B/stone 205/55/R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 26,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,262 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 26,261 miles

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

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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FD66 SBY 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 72.7%.

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 FD66 SBY registered?

FD66 SBY is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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