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DC14 LXL

2014 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC14 LXL
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,589 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 84,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre depth @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre depth @ 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 77,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,925 miles

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

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,566 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Fail 8 Dec 2020 68,566 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,524 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,050 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 58,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,317 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 218?

Based on 371,982 MOT tests across 48,935 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
6,313
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
48,935
On UK Roads
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DC14 LXL is a 2014 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DC14 LXL registered?

DC14 LXL is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 14 August 2014.

Is DC14 LXL safe to buy?

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