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L8 XMM

2014 BMW 225

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,073 mi
Last recorded111,073 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 22562,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 XMM
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,073 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 20 Nov 2025 111,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from rear view mirror ()

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,676 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,730 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 61,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 47,070 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,354 miles

Both front tires worn smooth on outside edge

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

How Reliable is the BMW 225?

Based on 20,789 MOT tests across 2,642 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
6,195
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
2,642
On UK Roads
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L8 XMM is a 2014 BMW 225 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 225 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 62,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 225 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 225 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 XMM registered?

L8 XMM is a 2014 BMW 225, first registered on 16 September 2014.

Is L8 XMM safe to buy?

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