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AB52 PAB

2014 BMW 218

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,183 mi
Last recorded55,183 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 21855,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 PAB
MakeBMW
Model218
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush slightly worn and perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting bush slightly worn and perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 46,247 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 46,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 42,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,213 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 31,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 26,305 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 26,305 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 18,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 18,905 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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AB52 PAB is a 2014 BMW 218 in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB52 PAB registered?

AB52 PAB is a 2014 BMW 218, first registered on 23 September 2014.

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