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UR08 LAU

2014 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,398 mi
Last recorded80,398 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 2 Series50,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUR08 LAU
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,939 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 71,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated due to worn brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,940 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,141 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,141 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 58,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2021 55,960 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 55,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,489 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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UR08 LAU 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 76.9%.

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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What year was UR08 LAU registered?

UR08 LAU is a 2014 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is UR08 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for UR08 LAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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