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GN16 ZLO

2016 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,505 mi
Last recorded45,505 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 ZLO
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,505 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 41,642 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 37,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 32,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 26,360 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 22,479 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 22,479 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 18,740 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 18,739 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 12,570 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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GN16 ZLO is a 2016 BMW 228 in Grey 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN16 ZLO?

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What year was GN16 ZLO registered?

GN16 ZLO is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GN16 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 ZLO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN16 ZLO have outstanding finance?

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