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WH05 BKX

2014 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,577 mi
Last recorded76,577 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 2 Series50,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 BKX
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

TPMS light on.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 76,533 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

TPMS light on.

Unable to inspect rear Isofix due to seats missing at time of test.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All. ()

Pass 5 Oct 2024 70,613 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 57,420 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 53,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 48,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 47,642 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 47,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,432 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,511 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,098 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread edges

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,589 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,109 miles

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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WH05 BKX is a 2014 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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WH05 BKX is a 2014 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 4 September 2014.

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