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YJ16 JDL

2016 BMW 225

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,485 mi
Last recorded123,485 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 JDL
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,131 miles

An emissions test was carried out on this vehicle and the test limits were met but no output was recorded on the test equipment.

Fail 5 Nov 2024 108,829 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

An emissions test was carried out on this vehicle and the test limits were met but no output was recorded on the test equipment.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 91,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,271 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted .

Pass 14 Jul 2022 84,247 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it . ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to limit across center 3/4 worn outer edge 225/45r18rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 225/45r18rft . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft rubber coupling to rear differential deteriorating cracking . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted .

Fail 14 Jul 2022 84,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blades not clearing the screen fitted new aero blades . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in it . ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to limit across center 3/4 worn outer edge 225/45r18rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 225/45r18rft . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft rubber coupling to rear differential deteriorating cracking . (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted .

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 61,159 miles

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

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

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 JDL is a 2016 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ16 JDL registered?

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

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