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SO12 AYA

2014 BMW 218

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,374 mi
Last recorded162,374 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 AYA
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 162,374 miles

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

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 156,091 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 144,461 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 130,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 119,101 miles

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

small chip front windscreen

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,048 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 106,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front FRONT FOG LIGHTS EMIT BLUE COLOR

Pass 27 Nov 2020 102,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,770 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 92,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 71,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,944 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 54,944 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SO12 AYA is a 2014 BMW 218 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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What year was SO12 AYA registered?

SO12 AYA is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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