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BB51 LYB

2014 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 22842,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 LYB
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 85,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,136 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 72,136 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 59,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,394 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,541 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 2 Nov 2020 51,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,469 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 32,097 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 20,777 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BB51 LYB is a 2014 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BB51 LYB registered?

BB51 LYB is a 2014 BMW 228, first registered on 5 November 2014.

Is BB51 LYB safe to buy?

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