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L12 VNN

2016 BMW 225

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,701 mi
Last recorded67,701 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 VNN
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 67,701 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 67,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,898 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 57,855 miles

Chip in windscreen NOT in drivers view

Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,972 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,667 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 45,272 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 41,332 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,031 miles

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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L12 VNN is a 2016 BMW 225 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L12 VNN registered?

L12 VNN is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is L12 VNN safe to buy?

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