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GU16 YFT

2016 BMW 228

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,967 mi
Last recorded44,967 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 YFT
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 44,967 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 44,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 41,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 34,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 24,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 19,623 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,774 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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GU16 YFT is a 2016 BMW 228 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU16 YFT registered?

GU16 YFT is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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