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SY66 LJF

2016 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,286 mi
Last recorded86,286 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 LJF
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 72,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,589 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 30,474 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 26,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SY66 LJF is a 2016 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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What year was SY66 LJF registered?

SY66 LJF is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SY66 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 LJF 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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