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GFJ 499

2016 BMW 225

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,242 mi
Last recorded84,242 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFJ 499
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,242 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,782 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 75,782 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,787 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 43,509 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 37,342 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 30,706 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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GFJ 499 is a 2016 BMW 225 in White with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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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How do I check the history of GFJ 499?

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What year was GFJ 499 registered?

GFJ 499 is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 24 November 2016.

Is GFJ 499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFJ 499 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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