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493 DMP

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,571 mi
Last recorded135,571 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration493 DMP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 135,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus stepping (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2025 120,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,159 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,753 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 68,600 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring view of some component.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,128 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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493 DMP is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 64,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 493 DMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 493 DMP registered?

493 DMP is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is 493 DMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 493 DMP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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