CarVerify

Free Car Check

OW65 KKA

2016 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,471 mi
Last recorded98,471 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW65 KKA
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 98,471 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Strong advice (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 90,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,297 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 73,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre wall 245/35R18 88Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,577 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

oil leaks from rear axle.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 31,556 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 19,763 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
Full BMW 228 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OW65 KKA is a 2016 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

How do I check the history of OW65 KKA?

You can check the full history of OW65 KKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OW65 KKA registered?

OW65 KKA is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is OW65 KKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW65 KKA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW65 KKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OW65 KKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.