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W14 EDW

2015 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,375 mi
Last recorded117,375 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 EDW
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,375 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,439 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple joiners-aftermarket exhaust fitted (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2022 105,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brake reaction arm ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple joiners-aftermarket exhaust fitted (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F wheel hub damaged where lower arm nut has been cut off

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 99,098 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2021 94,146 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Dec 2020 94,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Dec 2019 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,134 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,419 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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W14 EDW is a 2015 BMW 228 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W14 EDW registered?

W14 EDW is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 9 January 2015.

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