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SE15 VZB

2015 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,578 mi
Last recorded21,578 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE15 VZB
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 21,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 20,210 miles

Front wipers smearing/juddering

Pass 8 Jan 2024 17,828 miles

SOS System fault light on dash

Fail 8 Jan 2024 17,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SOS System fault light on dash

Pass 3 Jan 2023 15,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 13,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 13,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 11,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 8,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,711 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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SE15 VZB is a 2015 BMW 228 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SE15 VZB registered?

SE15 VZB is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 15 July 2015.

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