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2015 BMW 2282.0L PETROL

C16 MAR

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2015 BMW 228 — PETROL, 1997cc. This vehicle has 61,238 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

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Expired
Expires 05/08/2026
Tax
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Expires 01/08/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
1997cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in August 2025 at 61,238 miles passed with only a minor advisory regarding the rear parking brake effort grabbing slightly. This follows a period of instability in mid-2024 where the car failed due to multiple safety-critical defects. While the trend is currently stable, the recurring issues with tyres and brakes suggest that components are only addressed once they reach a failure point. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 61,238 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,567 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between September 2023 at 38,638 miles and August 2024 at 48,869 miles, the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles in a single year. This spike in usage coincides with the series of failures involving tyres and brake pads, suggesting the vehicle may have been subjected to higher stress during that specific interval. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the wheel and suspension assemblies. The 2023 and 2024 failures highlighted issues with fractured rims, tyre lumps, and structural bulges, which often indicate impact damage or dry rot from long periods of standing. The inspector should check for sidewall cracking on all tyres and inspect the alloy rims for hairline fractures. Furthermore, the progression from thin brake pads in 2024 to a grabbing rear parking brake in 2025 indicates the rear braking mechanism requires close attention to prevent caliper seizing or uneven disc wear.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 28 Jun 2026, 11:20
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in August 2025 at 61,238 miles passed with only a minor advisory regarding the rear parking brake effort grabbing slightly. This follows a period of instability in mid-2024 where the car failed due to multiple safety-critical defects. While the trend is currently stable, the recurring issues with tyres and brakes suggest that components are only addressed once they reach a failure point. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 61,238 miles is low, averaging approximately 5,567 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between September 2023 at 38,638 miles and August 2024 at 48,869 miles, the vehicle covered over 10,000 miles in a single year. This spike in usage coincides with the series of failures involving tyres and brake pads, suggesting the vehicle may have been subjected to higher stress during that specific interval. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the wheel and suspension assemblies. The 2023 and 2024 failures highlighted issues with fractured rims, tyre lumps, and structural bulges, which often indicate impact damage or dry rot from long periods of standing. The inspector should check for sidewall cracking on all tyres and inspect the alloy rims for hairline fractures. Furthermore, the progression from thin brake pads in 2024 to a grabbing rear parking brake in 2025 indicates the rear braking mechanism requires close attention to prevent caliper seizing or uneven disc wear.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 228 (C16 MAR) from 2015 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2023 and August 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Rim. (5.2.2 (a))”.

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