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42 LP

2014 BMW 220

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,465 mi
Last recorded132,465 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 22055,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 LP
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 132,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 132,460 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested To limit further damage (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 123,173 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 121,163 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 121,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,691 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 95,225 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,874 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread area

How Reliable is the BMW 220?

Based on 135,653 MOT tests across 15,825 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
6,409
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
15,825
On UK Roads
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42 LP is a 2014 BMW 220 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 55,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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42 LP is a 2014 BMW 220, first registered on 11 October 2014.

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