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YL15 LHB

2015 BMW 228

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,012 mi
Last recorded157,012 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 LHB
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 157,012 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation in light unit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation in light unit (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 146,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 135,038 miles

Offside Front 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 3 May 2023 128,548 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 121,209 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 121,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 116,990 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 29 Apr 2021 116,990 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,446 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting slowly

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 92,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt retracting slowly

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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YL15 LHB is a 2015 BMW 228 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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YL15 LHB is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 29 July 2015.

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