CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV64 VBJ

2014 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV64 VBJ
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,444 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 104,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,541 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in outer shoulder/sidewall . ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 95,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in outer shoulder/sidewall . ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 86,741 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes are perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in steering column at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 57,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,122 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
Full BMW 218 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV64 VBJ is a 2014 BMW 218 in Blue 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV64 VBJ?

You can check the full history of LV64 VBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV64 VBJ registered?

LV64 VBJ is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is LV64 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV64 VBJ 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.

Does LV64 VBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV64 VBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.