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N555 DEX

2014 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,224 mi
Last recorded142,224 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 DEX
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 142,224 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 129,096 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 114,971 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 114,718 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (235/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower undertray damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear parking brake efficeiency low would appear to need adjustment or replacement

Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 103,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread to cords (245/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn inner edge (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/fitted inside out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 103,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached pinch bolt insecurely fitted - nut locking device not in use (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 85,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 77,486 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 77,485 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 60,947 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 60,947 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,646 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear differential leaking oil ?

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,977 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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N555 DEX is a 2014 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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N555 DEX is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 8 December 2014.

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