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YH16 EJV

2016 BMW 225

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,076 mi
Last recorded47,076 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 EJV
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 47,076 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 47,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Apr 2025 41,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 35,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and on edges and sidewalls cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 31,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 31,750 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Electronic Park Brake Lever not working (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 28,636 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,493 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,648 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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YH16 EJV is a 2016 BMW 225 in Silver with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH16 EJV registered?

YH16 EJV is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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