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YG16 EYV

2016 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,264 mi
Last recorded70,264 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 EYV
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 70,264 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 65,579 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,537 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,814 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 44,814 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 33,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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YG16 EYV is a 2016 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG16 EYV registered?

YG16 EYV is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is YG16 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 EYV 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.

Does YG16 EYV have outstanding finance?

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