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YJ16 GWR

2016 BMW 225

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,327 mi
Last recorded78,327 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 GWR
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 71,162 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,539 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 48,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 42,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,300 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 GWR is a 2016 BMW 225 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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.

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What year was YJ16 GWR registered?

YJ16 GWR is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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