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YM16 MTV

2016 BMW 225

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,228 mi
Last recorded47,228 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 MTV
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 47,226 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring fouling tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,630 miles

4x tyres slightly worn inner & outer tread

Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,741 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,154 miles

nearside rear jacking point mount missing and outer sill cover damaged!

Pass 11 Jan 2021 20,488 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn near to legal limit!

Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YM16 MTV is a 2016 BMW 225 in Red with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM16 MTV registered?

YM16 MTV is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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