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JW05 BUT

2015 BMW 220

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,891 mi
Last recorded101,891 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 22048,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 BUT
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 101,891 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 101,876 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

number plate incorrectly mounted

Pass 2 Nov 2024 85,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 85,312 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to missing caliper bolt (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing and caliper loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 65,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 48,280 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 46,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 33,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 30,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 25,412 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,852 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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JW05 BUT is a 2015 BMW 220 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JW05 BUT registered?

JW05 BUT is a 2015 BMW 220, first registered on 28 July 2015.

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