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DT65 DBV

2016 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,606 mi
Last recorded71,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 22837,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 DBV
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 71,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 71,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,695 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 4 May 2023 57,868 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 45,717 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 24,110 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 14,882 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 228?

Based on 5,591 MOT tests across 623 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
5,326
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
623
On UK Roads
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DT65 DBV is a 2016 BMW 228 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 228 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 37,374 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 228 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 228 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DT65 DBV registered?

DT65 DBV is a 2016 BMW 228, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is DT65 DBV safe to buy?

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