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AE14 XLK

2014 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,658 mi
Last recorded84,658 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 XLK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,290 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 75,288 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 69,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 67,446 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 67,446 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 39,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 30,629 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 30,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR tyre has cut in tread exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

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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AE14 XLK is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE14 XLK, 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 AE14 XLK registered?

AE14 XLK is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is AE14 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 XLK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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