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GV16 VXA

2016 BMW M235I

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,048 mi
Last recorded100,048 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M235I42,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 VXA
MakeBMW
ModelM235I
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 100,048 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 100,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 90,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 84,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2023 65,752 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,729 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 43,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 37,144 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M235I?

Based on 847 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads
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GV16 VXA is a 2016 BMW M235I in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW M235I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 42,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW M235I typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M235I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV16 VXA registered?

GV16 VXA is a 2016 BMW M235I, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is GV16 VXA safe to buy?

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