BMW 228 (2016)
2016 BMW 228
CarHunch analysed 200 real MOT records for the 2016 BMW 228. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 BMW 228 passes its MOT first time in 89% of cases, a solid 9 percentage points above the UK average—but the 33.5% rate of dangerous defects is a serious red flag that demands professional inspection before purchase. This is a car with real structural or safety weaknesses, and buyers should factor in the likelihood of costly remedial work.
At nearly 40,000 miles on average, these cars are running at a typical mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating nearly 6 advisories per test on top of almost one failure per vehicle. Before committing, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, cooling, and electrical systems—the advisory pile suggests these are where 228s tend to wear first.
What to check before buying a 2016 BMW 228
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 33.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 BMW 228 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 BMW 228 vehicles fall between 28,590 and 48,785 miles.
2016 BMW 228 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 181 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 BMW 228
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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38.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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9.7%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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9.2%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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