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X13 SMO

2015 BMW 228

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,365 mi
Last recorded59,365 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 SMO
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 59,365 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

service due

Pass 8 Jan 2025 51,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side front and off side front tyres perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 47,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 43,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 37,388 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 37,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,547 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 28,546 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front Bridges-ton 225/40R18 {92y} (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 22,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 21,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 21,850 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 16,193 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 16,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 92y (4.1.D.1b)

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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X13 SMO is a 2015 BMW 228 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X13 SMO registered?

X13 SMO is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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