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VE14 GZW

2014 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,317 mi
Last recorded149,317 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 GZW
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 149,317 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,944 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,601 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 130,732 miles

Offside Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 6 Jan 2023 130,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 11 Dec 2021 119,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,non run flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose, still secure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 99,611 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 26 Jun 2019 99,611 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VE14 GZW is a 2014 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was VE14 GZW registered?

VE14 GZW is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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