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VX16 KMU

2016 BMW 228

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,196 mi
Last recorded78,196 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 KMU
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 78,196 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,716 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,771 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 63,769 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 42,449 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 42,449 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 37,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 31,103 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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VX16 KMU is a 2016 BMW 228 in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX16 KMU registered?

VX16 KMU is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is VX16 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 KMU 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.

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