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VGZ 2227

2016 BMW 330

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,038 mi
Last recorded140,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 33060,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGZ 2227
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 140,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 130,491 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 130,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,798 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,681 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 42,904 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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VGZ 2227 is a 2016 BMW 330 in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 60,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGZ 2227 registered?

VGZ 2227 is a 2016 BMW 330, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is VGZ 2227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGZ 2227 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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