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2016 BMW 225 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · VBC 5

VBC 5

2016 BMW 225 (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 75,558 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW 225
Year / Origin
2016 · Worcester
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
75,558 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
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VBC 5 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
  • 75,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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VBC 5 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 07:28
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 225 (VBC 5) between January 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FAIL
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VBC 5 Mileage History

  1. 20/01/202261,871 mi
  2. 27/01/202367,022 mi+5,151 mi
  3. 10/01/202469,658 mi+2,636 mi
  4. 28/01/202573,654 mi+3,996 mi
  5. 30/01/202675,558 mi+1,904 mi

Average of roughly 3,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
No outstanding recalls
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