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YL14 EWN

2014 BMW 218

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,501 mi
Last recorded98,501 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 EWN
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,501 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 98,501 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 97,371 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 97,369 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 76,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 67,208 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 66,986 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 54,277 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 54,274 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (drumstick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,389 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,749 miles

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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YL14 EWN is a 2014 BMW 218 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL14 EWN registered?

YL14 EWN is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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