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RU13 YKE

2015 BMW 225

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 22545,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU13 YKE
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 88,535 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 88,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,398 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 81,398 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 75,035 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 74,993 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 62,849 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 62,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 58,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 53,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 33,096 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 33,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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RU13 YKE is a 2015 BMW 225 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,132 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RU13 YKE registered?

RU13 YKE is a 2015 BMW 225, first registered on 6 May 2015.

Is RU13 YKE safe to buy?

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