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LW12 BES

2014 BMW 225

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,784 mi
Last recorded85,784 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 22562,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW12 BES
MakeBMW
Model225
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,784 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 85,573 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 68,180 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 68,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 58,068 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 46,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2019 40,484 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 33,059 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 28,107 miles

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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LW12 BES is a 2014 BMW 225 in Grey 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 LW12 BES registered?

LW12 BES is a 2014 BMW 225, first registered on 27 November 2014.

Is LW12 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW12 BES 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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