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A2 EWS

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

69,165 mi
Last recorded69,165 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EWS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,165 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 51,715 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 51,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 48,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,329 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2024 66,314 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2024 46,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just meeting testing standards (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 46,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Only just meeting testing standards (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,769 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 62,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,464 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,745 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 54,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 43,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,860 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,317 miles

both rear tyres inner edge worn, looks like speed hump damage.

no smoke diesel test passed

Pass 17 Dec 2020 41,676 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 25,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 24,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,828 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,323 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 28,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 22,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A2 EWS is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 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 A2 EWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 EWS registered?

A2 EWS is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is A2 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EWS shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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