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OW16 BUF

2016 BMW 228

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,946 mi
Last recorded63,946 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 BUF
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 63,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 26,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 24,436 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 23,174 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 23,174 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 23,107 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 23,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,506 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 22,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid requires adjustment (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

overdue brake fluid change on dash menu

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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OW16 BUF is a 2016 BMW 228 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OW16 BUF registered?

OW16 BUF is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is OW16 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW16 BUF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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