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YJ16 HLT

2016 BMW 228

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,245 mi
Last recorded42,245 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 HLT
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 42,245 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 37,627 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 37,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 33,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 28,089 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 28,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 22,427 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 22,427 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 16,967 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 11,877 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 6,452 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 6,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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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YJ16 HLT is a 2016 BMW 228 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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What year was YJ16 HLT registered?

YJ16 HLT is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is YJ16 HLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 HLT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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