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YL64 MEV

2015 BMW 228

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 22840,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL64 MEV
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 91,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,382 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 81,347 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 72,073 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,001 miles

rear shock absorber covers loose

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some under side components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,322 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 45,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 37,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 19,650 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 19,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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YL64 MEV 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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What year was YL64 MEV registered?

YL64 MEV is a 2015 BMW 228, first registered on 27 February 2015.

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