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GL64 VZW

2014 BMW 218

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,945 mi
Last recorded52,945 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL64 VZW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 52,945 miles

Nearside Washer jet weak in operation

Pass 29 Aug 2025 52,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner brake surface on disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen washes weak but provide fluid to windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod and end corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroeded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front and rear doors damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber not all the way seated in hub but is secure

Offside Front steering rack tie rod and end corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 52,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable check fuel cap due to flap not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front front windscreen washer weak but provide fluid to windscreen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack tie and track rod ends corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low in places 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front and rear doors damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber not all the way seated in hub but is secure

Offside Front steering rack tie and track rod ends corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,968 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 50,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,220 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 49,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 42,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 37,043 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,225 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 27 Nov 2017 27,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GL64 VZW is a 2014 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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GL64 VZW is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 20 December 2014.

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