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OU16 ZVM

2016 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 89,332 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 58,771 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 54,039 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 46,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,428 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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OU16 ZVM is a 2016 BMW 228 in Blue 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.

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What year was OU16 ZVM registered?

OU16 ZVM is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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