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SJ16 XAL

2016 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,389 mi
Last recorded46,389 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 XAL
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 46,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 44,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 27,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 20,843 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2021 13,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 7,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 5,828 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 XAL is a 2016 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ16 XAL registered?

SJ16 XAL is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is SJ16 XAL safe to buy?

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