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LB14 STZ

2014 BMW 228

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,906 mi
Last recorded33,906 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 22842,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB14 STZ
MakeBMW
Model228
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 33,906 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 33,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 30,079 miles

Pedestrian warning light illuminated indicating a system fault

Fail 9 Dec 2024 30,076 miles

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

Pedestrian warning light illuminated indicating a system fault

Pass 11 Dec 2023 26,331 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 23,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 20,734 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 18,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 17,380 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 14,790 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 12,156 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 228?

Based on 5,591 MOT tests across 623 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
5,326
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
623
On UK Roads
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LB14 STZ is a 2014 BMW 228 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 228 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 42,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 228 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 228 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB14 STZ registered?

LB14 STZ is a 2014 BMW 228, first registered on 22 August 2014.

Is LB14 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB14 STZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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