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L14 MGX

2018 BMW 218

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,953 mi
Last recorded56,953 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 21834,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 MGX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 RFT OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 RFT INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 49,383 miles

Central engine lower cover preventing inspection

Nearside Lower covers restricting inspection

Offside Front covers restricting inspection

Fail 17 Mar 2025 49,383 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central engine lower cover preventing inspection

Nearside Lower covers restricting inspection

Offside Front covers restricting inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2024 41,857 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 41,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,876 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

Fail 15 Mar 2023 35,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 19 Mar 2022 29,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,243 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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L14 MGX is a 2018 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MGX registered?

L14 MGX is a 2018 BMW 218, first registered on 27 February 2018.

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