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SM66 EXT

2016 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,619 mi
Last recorded94,619 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 EXT
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 84,305 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 84,305 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 61,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Jacking block missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 47,959 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 37,056 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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SM66 EXT is a 2016 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SM66 EXT registered?

SM66 EXT is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is SM66 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM66 EXT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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