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FM16 ZHR

2016 BMW 228

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,619 mi
Last recorded50,619 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 ZHR
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 50,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 45,903 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 39,736 miles

misting of fluid around rear diff

Fail 31 Jul 2023 39,735 miles

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

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

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

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

misting of fluid around rear diff

Pass 4 Aug 2022 27,717 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 20,808 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 14,366 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FM16 ZHR is a 2016 BMW 228 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FM16 ZHR registered?

FM16 ZHR is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FM16 ZHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 ZHR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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