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FJM 689

2016 BMW 225

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,326 mi
Last recorded73,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJM 689
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 73,326 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 55,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 43,379 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,322 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,322 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,864 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,950 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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FJM 689 is a 2016 BMW 225 in Red with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJM 689 registered?

FJM 689 is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is FJM 689 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJM 689 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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