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HM53 ADS

2014 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM53 ADS
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 109,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,537 miles

Undertrays fitted to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2023 101,292 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 101,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225.45.R 17 Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 93,084 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords showing (inner) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front inner rack arm has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arms have play.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,043 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Engine oil level low

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 225.45.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog lamp: lens(Defective, no effect on emitted light)

Rear Both side (Shock absorbers dust cover severely deteriorated)

Wheel Alignment Recommended

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 44,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,131 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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HM53 ADS is a 2014 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HM53 ADS registered?

HM53 ADS is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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