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SJ16 LXO

2016 BMW 225

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,472 mi
Last recorded119,472 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 LXO
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 119,472 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 119,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 104,917 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread low 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rattle noise coming from engine

Pass 10 Nov 2022 77,261 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 77,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 68,240 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 48,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 26,545 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,340 miles

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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SJ16 LXO is a 2016 BMW 225 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ16 LXO registered?

SJ16 LXO is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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