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J500 SER

2015 BMW 220

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,004 mi
Last recorded99,004 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 22048,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SER
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,004 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,746 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 70,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 41,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,734 miles

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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J500 SER is a 2015 BMW 220 in Red 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 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 48,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J500 SER registered?

J500 SER is a 2015 BMW 220, first registered on 18 April 2015.

Is J500 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 SER 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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