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M25 POB

2014 BMW 218

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,865 mi
Last recorded190,865 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 POB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 190,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber dust cover both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 180,156 miles

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber dust cover both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 180,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Shock absorber bump stop both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber dust cover both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 169,012 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber dust cover both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 168,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber dust cover both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 155,536 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users White (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Bump stop both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 147,553 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 147,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 128,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 110,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack end worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2020 110,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 95,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,528 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 72,528 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,450 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 37,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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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M25 POB is a 2014 BMW 218 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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M25 POB is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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