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GB03 LAU

2014 BMW 218

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,623 mi
Last recorded63,623 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB03 LAU
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 63,623 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 63,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 59,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,452 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 48,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 39,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,882 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 16,596 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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GB03 LAU is a 2014 BMW 218 in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GB03 LAU?

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What year was GB03 LAU registered?

GB03 LAU is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 19 November 2014.

Is GB03 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB03 LAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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