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LJ66 VZW

2016 BMW 225

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,109 mi
Last recorded35,109 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 VZW
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 35,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 31,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,627 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 28,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 24,425 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 19,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 15,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 12,790 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 VZW is a 2016 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VZW registered?

LJ66 VZW is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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The MOT history for LJ66 VZW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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