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GU66 SXC

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 SXC
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 102,983 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 102,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE BAY AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,643 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 99,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,873 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 88,591 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 88,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 73,068 miles

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

some front brake imbalance

Fail 2 Oct 2020 73,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

some front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,730 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 55,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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GU66 SXC is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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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What year was GU66 SXC registered?

GU66 SXC is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 10 October 2016.

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