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SC14 SAL

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,838 mi
Last recorded87,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC14 SAL
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 87,837 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and tread cracks . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 76,266 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,162 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Bald - Recommend Replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Balding (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 6 Jan 2021 48,458 miles

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 2 Jan 2020 42,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Edge Going Slightly Out Of Shape And Balding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Edge Going Slightly Out Of Shape And Balding (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SC14 SAL is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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 SC14 SAL registered?

SC14 SAL is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 29 December 2016.

Is SC14 SAL safe to buy?

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