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YP16 WMW

2016 BMW 225

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,272 mi
Last recorded37,272 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 22545,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 WMW
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,272 miles

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 37,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle /fuctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 34,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Apr 2024 31,255 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 27,971 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 27,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 24,231 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 18,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /wearing thin on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats ()

Pass 29 May 2019 15,193 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 WMW is a 2016 BMW 225 in Grey with a 1,499cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WMW registered?

YP16 WMW is a 2016 BMW 225, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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