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SW14 PYL

2014 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,616 mi
Last recorded69,616 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 2 Series50,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 PYL
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 69,616 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 69,616 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 58,885 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 7 Jan 2023 49,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,693 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 21 Jul 2022 48,693 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 40,512 miles

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

engine tray and sill covered fitted

vehicle presented in wet condition

Fail 24 May 2021 40,502 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

engine tray and sill covered fitted

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 18 Mar 2020 39,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,064 miles

offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 19,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 15,602 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 15,602 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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SW14 PYL is a 2014 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW14 PYL is a 2014 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 10 July 2014.

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