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M3 OCF

2016 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,712 mi
Last recorded40,712 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 OCF
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 40,712 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 39,410 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,169 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,215 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 34,215 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))

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

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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M3 OCF is a 2016 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M3 OCF registered?

M3 OCF is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is M3 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 OCF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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