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BMW 228

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,997 cc

V5 GFBMOT history

V5 GFB is a grey petrol BMW 228 first used on 29 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 60,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

V5 GFB grey BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
60,130 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 GFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
228
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 GFB was last recorded at 60,130 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 11,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,422 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,708 miles
Average per year
6,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,130 miles
  • 2024 – 48,422 miles
  • 2023 – 43,726 miles
  • 2022 – 40,676 miles
  • 2021 – 34,291 miles
  • 2020 – 28,432 miles
  • 2019 – 21,375 miles
  • 2018 – 14,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,130 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,130 miles (+11,708)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    344264402418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,422 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,422 miles
    Test number
    492197824943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail48,374 miles (+4,648)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,374 miles
    Test number
    366974428449
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass43,726 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,726 miles
    Test number
    223802059902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,676 miles (+6,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,676 miles
    Test number
    148494951834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,291 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    170135595806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,432 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,432 miles
    Test number
    294133801966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,375 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,375 miles
    Test number
    466208133609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,557 miles
    Test number
    787450201293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 GFB

Does V5 GFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 GFB is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 GFB?
The MOT on V5 GFB is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 GFB done?
V5 GFB was recorded at 60,130 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,051 miles a year.
Has V5 GFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 GFB has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 GFB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V5 GFB find?
V5 GFB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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