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WV16 XGA

2016 BMW 225

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,151 mi
Last recorded85,151 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 XGA
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,151 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 85,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 81,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 77,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 36,310 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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WV16 XGA is a 2016 BMW 225 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was WV16 XGA registered?

WV16 XGA is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is WV16 XGA safe to buy?

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