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YF16 VWK

2016 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,099 mi
Last recorded88,099 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VWK
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,099 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 84,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2024 82,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 75,595 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 62,752 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 50,983 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 40,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 40,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 26,573 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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YF16 VWK is a 2016 BMW 228 in Grey 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF16 VWK registered?

YF16 VWK is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is YF16 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 VWK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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