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J40 RPA

2015 BMW 220

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,265 mi
Last recorded69,265 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 22048,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RPA
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 69,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 60,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 52,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 46,039 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 42,336 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a tear but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Outer tyre is wearing on edges/shredding

Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,159 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,750 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 29,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 220?

Based on 135,653 MOT tests across 15,825 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
6,409
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
15,825
On UK Roads
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J40 RPA is a 2015 BMW 220 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 BMW 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 RPA registered?

J40 RPA is a 2015 BMW 220, first registered on 19 May 2015.

Is J40 RPA safe to buy?

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