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RF65 XDB

2015 BMW 228

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,786 mi
Last recorded73,786 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF65 XDB
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,786 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 73,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 67,203 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO LOW BRAKE PADS (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,241 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 63,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bulge in tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 56,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 26,434 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 26,434 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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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RF65 XDB is a 2015 BMW 228 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 228 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 40,919 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 11 years old, this BMW 228 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF65 XDB registered?

RF65 XDB is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 18 November 2015.

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