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A19 WRU

2015 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,569 mi
Last recorded81,569 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 WRU
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 81,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit. advise replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 73,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 66,558 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 66,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 59,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,949 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front wipers are smearing

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage and is perishing in the tread

o/s/f tyre is out of shape on the inner edge and is perishing in the tread

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 52,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front wipers are smearing

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage and is perishing in the tread

o/s/f tyre is out of shape on the inner edge and is perishing in the tread

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,713 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 34,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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A19 WRU is a 2015 BMW 228 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 228 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 40,919 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 11 years old, this BMW 228 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 WRU registered?

A19 WRU is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is A19 WRU safe to buy?

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