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AK64 LYF

2014 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,918 mi
Last recorded69,918 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 22842,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK64 LYF
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 69,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,854 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 62,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 62,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,509 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 54,505 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,229 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 49,180 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,224 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 37,224 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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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AK64 LYF is a 2014 BMW 228 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 228 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 42,576 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 12 years old, this BMW 228 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK64 LYF registered?

AK64 LYF is a 2014 BMW 228, first registered on 21 November 2014.

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