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BG15 YLJ

2015 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,130 mi
Last recorded60,130 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 YLJ
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 48,422 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 43,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,291 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 28,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,557 miles

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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BG15 YLJ is a 2015 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG15 YLJ registered?

BG15 YLJ is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is BG15 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG15 YLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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