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OW16 BSZ

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,969 mi
Last recorded59,969 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 59,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 57,005 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 45,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 34,261 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 31,836 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 31,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 31,015 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))

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

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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OW16 BSZ is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW16 BSZ registered?

OW16 BSZ is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is OW16 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 BSZ 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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