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2016 BMW 225 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · YA16 JBV

YA16 JBV

2016 BMW 225 (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 27 May 2016. Recorded mileage 94,701 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 225
Year / Origin
2016 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Mar 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
94,701 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Mar 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available testing history. The most recent inspection conducted on 13 March 2025 at 94,701 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. Although the record shows a failure on that same date with no defects listed, this likely indicates an administrative error or a re-test that was rectified immediately without significant mechanical failure reported. Since the February 2023 test, the car has maintained a consistent passing record without recurring advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per annum. There is a notable period of activity between February 2023 (61,362 miles) and February 2024 (76,336 miles), where the car covered over 15,000 miles in twelve months. Usage has slowed since, with 13,725 miles covered between September 2024 and March 2025. This suggests regular operational use which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing the degradation of rubber components from long stationary periods. Because the MOT history is clean of advisories, the record does not highlight specific recurring weaknesses like suspension bushes or brake corrosion. A buyer should still manually inspect the condition of the coil springs and control arms, as these often show signs of wear and tear near the 100,000-mile mark. Check the brake discs for thinning and inspect the calipers for any signs of leaking, as the MOT only tests for functional efficiency rather than the overall condition of the braking system.
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YA16 JBV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
  • 94,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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YA16 JBV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 225 (YA16 JBV) between February 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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YA16 JBV Mileage History

  1. 23/02/202361,362 mi
  2. 24/02/202476,336 mi+14,974 mi
  3. 13/09/202480,976 mi+4,640 mi
  4. 13/03/202594,701 mi+13,725 mi
  5. 13/03/202594,701 mi

Average of roughly 16,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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