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GY16 LHU

2016 BMW 228

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,994 mi
Last recorded62,994 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 LHU
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,994 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 62,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 53,818 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,167 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 45,167 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,091 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 18,347 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 14,383 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 11,711 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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GY16 LHU is a 2016 BMW 228 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY16 LHU registered?

GY16 LHU is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GY16 LHU safe to buy?

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