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WV16 XEK

2016 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,537 mi
Last recorded115,537 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 XEK
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 115,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 115,058 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 115,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 113,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 90,444 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 89,490 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,812 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted damage to outer rim/kerbside damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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WV16 XEK is a 2016 BMW 228 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV16 XEK registered?

WV16 XEK is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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