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YA16 KOJ

2016 BMW 225

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,320 mi
Last recorded71,320 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 KOJ
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 71,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 52,442 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 52,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 45,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 38,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 32,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished/ small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished/ small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,991 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))

both front tyres worn very close to limit

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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YA16 KOJ is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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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YA16 KOJ is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 21 June 2016.

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