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FY16 EVC

2016 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,745 mi
Last recorded82,745 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 EVC
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 82,745 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,060 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,531 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 45,179 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,324 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 26,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 26,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FY16 EVC is a 2016 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY16 EVC registered?

FY16 EVC is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is FY16 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY16 EVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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