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HK16 EXA

2016 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,793 mi
Last recorded73,793 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK16 EXA
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 73,793 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 73,793 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,997 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 66,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Fail 24 May 2024 66,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 13 Feb 2023 56,659 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both on inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both on inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 50,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both on inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both on inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,348 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,679 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Jun 2020 42,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 May 2019 33,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges but still within limit for MOT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn on edges but still within limit for MOT (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

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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HK16 EXA is a 2016 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK16 EXA registered?

HK16 EXA is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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