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SW 9933

2016 BMW 228

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,619 mi
Last recorded6,619 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW 9933
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 6,619 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 6,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 6,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 5,727 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 5,726 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))

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

Nearside Front tyre has slow puncture

Pass 17 Aug 2022 5,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 4,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 4,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 3,576 miles

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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SW 9933 is a 2016 BMW 228 in Silver 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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How do I check the history of SW 9933?

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What year was SW 9933 registered?

SW 9933 is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 31 August 2016.

Is SW 9933 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW 9933 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.

Does SW 9933 have outstanding finance?

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