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J26 APP

2014 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,508 mi
Last recorded99,508 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 APP
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 99,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 94,401 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has an outstanding safety recall

Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 78,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres split on sidewall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,776 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 62,236 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 62,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,318 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 56,158 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2019 47,892 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,676 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 22,585 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

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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J26 APP is a 2014 BMW 218 in Black 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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What year was J26 APP registered?

J26 APP is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 14 November 2014.

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