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LR14 XLN

2014 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,092 mi
Last recorded154,092 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 XLN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 154,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 154,092 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 143,382 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 143,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,183 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 139,183 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,943 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 133,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 128,500 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 128,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 122,064 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,683 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,837 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 116,837 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LR14 XLN is a 2014 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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What year was LR14 XLN registered?

LR14 XLN is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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