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FL16 UEV

2016 BMW 228

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 UEV
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack binding

Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,797 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 83,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 70,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 70,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,440 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,518 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,811 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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FL16 UEV is a 2016 BMW 228 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL16 UEV registered?

FL16 UEV is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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