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EL13 LYE

2018 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,562 mi
Last recorded51,562 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 LYE
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,562 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 88,009 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 50,378 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,413 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 47,012 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 80,576 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bumpstop loose but not likely to become detacthed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 44,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 76,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,482 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,047 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 26,686 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,117 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 3 Jun 2019 42,286 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 28,605 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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EL13 LYE is a 2018 BMW 228 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The BMW 228 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 228 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EL13 LYE is a 2018 BMW 228, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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