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RX16 BSV

2016 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,739 mi
Last recorded41,739 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 BSV
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 41,739 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 41,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2024 40,360 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 38,682 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 38,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 36,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,308 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 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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RX16 BSV 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 77.8%.

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.

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What year was RX16 BSV registered?

RX16 BSV is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is RX16 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 BSV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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