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Y55 BBY

2016 BMW 225

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 BBY
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,428 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 99,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 77,670 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre punctured

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,889 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 42,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,667 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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Y55 BBY is a 2016 BMW 225 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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What year was Y55 BBY registered?

Y55 BBY is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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