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YE16 BZX

2016 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,419 mi
Last recorded77,419 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 BZX
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 69,030 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,616 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 42,025 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 28,396 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 28,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 25,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 25,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 21,163 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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YE16 BZX 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 88.9%.

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 YE16 BZX registered?

YE16 BZX is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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