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LO14 LCW

2014 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,586 mi
Last recorded107,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO14 LCW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,586 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2026 107,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

topped up engine oil level 1 liter 5/40 C3

Fail 2 Jan 2025 102,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light illuminated

exhaust flexy slightly deteriorated

topped up engine oil level 1 liter 5/40 C3

Pass 2 Jan 2024 96,050 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 90,618 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge 225/40 r18 88y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 76,264 miles

Front bumper damaged lower edge

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 60,079 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

offside rear pads low approx 3mm

Pass 25 May 2017 36,040 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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LO14 LCW is a 2014 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 55,670 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 12 years old, this BMW 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LO14 LCW is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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