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Y222 BAM

2016 BMW 228

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,665 mi
Last recorded46,665 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY222 BAM
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 46,665 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,694 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 36,155 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 36,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 27,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 13,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 12,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 11,233 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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Y222 BAM is a 2016 BMW 228 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y222 BAM registered?

Y222 BAM is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is Y222 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y222 BAM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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