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BF15 COU

2015 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,637 mi
Last recorded88,637 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 COU
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 83,561 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 83,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 77,470 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 77,364 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 71,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 56,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smears

Pass 20 May 2020 48,282 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 34,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 21,596 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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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BF15 COU is a 2015 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

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What year was BF15 COU registered?

BF15 COU is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is BF15 COU safe to buy?

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