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LJ66 MLJ

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,698 mi
Last recorded39,698 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 39,698 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 39,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,058 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 33,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 29,257 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 25,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 21,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 16,670 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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LJ66 MLJ is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ66 MLJ registered?

LJ66 MLJ is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 25 October 2016.

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