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XO03 RAT

2014 BMW 228

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,441 mi
Last recorded121,441 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 22842,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO03 RAT
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 121,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,991 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 118,195 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 May 2024 77,108 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 108,318 miles

Engine bay and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seats and seat belts missing ()

Fail 14 Oct 2023 108,318 miles

Engine bay and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seats and seat belts missing ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 61,189 miles

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

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 Oct 2022 91,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,596 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 50,596 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 42,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 45,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 26,239 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 25,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,780 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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XO03 RAT is a 2014 BMW 228 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 228 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 42,576 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 12 years old, this BMW 228 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XO03 RAT is a 2014 BMW 228, first registered on 30 November 2014.

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