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VN16 USU

2016 BMW 225

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,578 mi
Last recorded50,578 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 USU
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,578 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 36,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 23,632 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 23,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 12,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 11,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 10,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 8,620 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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VN16 USU is a 2016 BMW 225 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN16 USU?

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What year was VN16 USU registered?

VN16 USU is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is VN16 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 USU 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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