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L70 CUL

2016 BMW 228

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,254 mi
Last recorded53,254 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 CUL
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 53,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 55,983 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 42,951 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 55,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 46,969 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 35,553 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,815 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Apr 2024 41,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,596 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 Apr 2023 38,952 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 39,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,578 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 31,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 34,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 28,351 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 23,977 miles

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

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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L70 CUL is a 2016 BMW 228 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L70 CUL registered?

L70 CUL is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is L70 CUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 CUL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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