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SY55 BMW

2015 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,342 mi
Last recorded48,342 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 2 Series44,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 BMW
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 48,342 miles

Front Brake pad wear wire close to disc

Rear Brake pad wear wire close to disc

Pass 23 Apr 2025 41,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner pad wire close to disc

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 41,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner pad wire close to disc

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested due to child seat

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 33,140 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 32,078 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 32,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,977 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 25,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 20,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 17,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,376 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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SY55 BMW is a 2015 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2015 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 44,080 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY55 BMW registered?

SY55 BMW is a 2015 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 17 September 2015.

Is SY55 BMW safe to buy?

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