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YL16 VDP

2016 BMW 225

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,220 mi
Last recorded113,220 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VDP
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 113,220 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 113,154 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 99,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 95,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,194 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 80,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,332 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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YL16 VDP is a 2016 BMW 225 in White with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) 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.

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What year was YL16 VDP registered?

YL16 VDP is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is YL16 VDP safe to buy?

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