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DF14 MLJ

2014 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,990 mi
Last recorded35,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 35,990 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 35,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 35,058 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 33,572 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 31,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mount to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2022 29,374 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 26,659 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 24,072 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 24,060 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 20,767 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,410 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 15,171 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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DF14 MLJ is a 2014 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF14 MLJ registered?

DF14 MLJ is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is DF14 MLJ safe to buy?

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