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GP16 OVL

2016 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 OVL
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 91,967 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 82,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 63,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,074 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres wearing low

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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GP16 OVL is a 2016 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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What year was GP16 OVL registered?

GP16 OVL is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GP16 OVL safe to buy?

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