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L14 MCV

2018 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 MCV
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 68,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,421 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 54,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 43,374 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 36,938 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 21,997 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 21,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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L14 MCV is a 2018 BMW 218 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,880 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 8 years old, this BMW 218 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L14 MCV registered?

L14 MCV is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 24 February 2018.

Is L14 MCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 MCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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