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YA15 PBV

2015 BMW 225

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,002 mi
Last recorded159,002 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 22545,132 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 PBV
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 159,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 144,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 119,305 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 106,504 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 106,493 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,862 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 92,060 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,809 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,780 miles

Plastic undertrays obstructing view of components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,127 miles

Covers and trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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YA15 PBV is a 2015 BMW 225 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,132 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA15 PBV is a 2015 BMW 225, first registered on 5 August 2015.

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