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L31 BOU

2014 BMW 220

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,416 mi
Last recorded57,416 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 22055,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 BOU
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 57,416 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 57,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,156 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 52,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 49,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 44,367 miles

Front Both front disc slightly worn and lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both rear discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 14 Nov 2021 40,537 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 31,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 25,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 18,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 15,647 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 220?

Based on 135,653 MOT tests across 15,825 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
6,409
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
15,825
On UK Roads
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L31 BOU is a 2014 BMW 220 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 55,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L31 BOU is a 2014 BMW 220, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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