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YJ16 GBR

2016 BMW 225

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,007 mi
Last recorded89,007 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 GBR
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,007 miles

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

red brake warning lamp illuminated on dash board

Fail 29 Jul 2026 88,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking brake caliper around bleed nipple (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

red brake warning lamp illuminated on dash board

Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,635 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 80,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,793 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,523 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,446 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 55,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,975 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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YJ16 GBR is a 2016 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ16 GBR registered?

YJ16 GBR is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 24 August 2016.

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