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A14 LLS

2018 BMW 118

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,622 mi
Last recorded37,622 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LLS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 37,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 50,950 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad face detached from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Antiroll bar very close to offside front inner arch/previous fouling evident

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 32,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,217 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 22,889 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,484 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 18,945 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,367 miles

front tyres 3mm n/s/f bald on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2019 45,390 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 45,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,818 miles

Offside Rear brake pads getting low on material

Pass 17 Apr 2017 28,187 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,721 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 25,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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A14 LLS is a 2018 BMW 118 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 LLS, 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 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 LLS registered?

A14 LLS is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is A14 LLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 LLS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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