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YF15 XKS

2015 BMW 228

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,184 mi
Last recorded87,184 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 XKS
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 87,184 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 87,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,546 miles

Horn has to be pressed really hard to work

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,742 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,340 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 60,340 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 44,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 34,430 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 May 2019 24,345 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,710 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 17,710 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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YF15 XKS is a 2015 BMW 228 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF15 XKS registered?

YF15 XKS is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is YF15 XKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF15 XKS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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