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MX16 YFG

2016 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,765 mi
Last recorded56,765 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX16 YFG
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,765 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 48,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,125 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,648 miles

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2022 28,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge of tread

Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,824 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2020 20,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,315 miles

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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MX16 YFG is a 2016 BMW 228 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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.

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What year was MX16 YFG registered?

MX16 YFG is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is MX16 YFG safe to buy?

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