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NC05 RAE

2014 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,694 mi
Last recorded51,694 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 22842,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 RAE
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 51,694 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,052 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Fail 28 Feb 2024 41,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 31,986 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 31,985 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 17,688 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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NC05 RAE is a 2014 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 BMW 228 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 42,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 228 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 228 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC05 RAE registered?

NC05 RAE is a 2014 BMW 228, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is NC05 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 RAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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