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YP16 PZJ

2016 BMW 225

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 PZJ
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,651 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,486 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 87,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,015 miles

Underbody Covers Fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,015 miles

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

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 68,299 miles

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

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

Plastic Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 57,632 miles

lip and corrosion to front brake discs, pads wearing low

rear pads appear worn close to wear sensor

Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,271 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 30,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 21,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 10,170 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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YP16 PZJ is a 2016 BMW 225 in Blue with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP16 PZJ registered?

YP16 PZJ is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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The MOT history for YP16 PZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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