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XX05 SMG

2014 BMW 218

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

87,622 mi
Last recorded87,622 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 SMG
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,622 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 87,622 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 87,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (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 a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,079 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2023 78,004 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 15 Dec 2022 72,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner weep from output seal on differential

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,737 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,246 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 51,260 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,083 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,372 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 38,372 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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XX05 SMG is a 2014 BMW 218 in Blue 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XX05 SMG registered?

XX05 SMG is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 20 October 2014.

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