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W22 BYE

2015 BMW 2 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,937 mi
Last recorded148,937 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 2 Series44,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 BYE
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 148,937 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 148,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2025 138,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 122,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 122,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 122,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,704 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside steering rack has slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2023 95,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,197 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,358 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,969 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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W22 BYE is a 2015 BMW 2 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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W22 BYE is a 2015 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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