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FB04 ALF

2018 BMW 225

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,868 mi
Last recorded40,868 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 22539,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 ALF
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 40,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 30,770 miles

Front brake pads approximately 50% worn

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

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Dec 2025 38,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 28,024 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 29,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 22,955 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 21,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 15,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 13,753 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Nov 2021 10,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 12,669 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 12,669 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 9,973 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 7,977 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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FB04 ALF is a 2018 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 39,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 225 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FB04 ALF registered?

FB04 ALF is a 2018 BMW 225, first registered on 14 December 2018.

Is FB04 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB04 ALF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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