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FY14 VLC

2014 BMW 220

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,573 mi
Last recorded133,573 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 22055,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 VLC
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 133,573 miles

Front Inner both inner steering arms slight play

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 133,573 miles

Front Inner both inner steering arms slight play

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 129,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2025 129,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2024 122,486 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

tpm lamp illuminated

Pass 18 May 2023 107,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Pass 27 May 2022 101,719 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 97,591 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 97,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,494 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 83,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 71,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,553 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 220?

Based on 135,653 MOT tests across 15,825 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
6,409
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
15,825
On UK Roads
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FY14 VLC is a 2014 BMW 220 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 55,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY14 VLC is a 2014 BMW 220, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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