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AL14 FOW

2022 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,988 mi
Last recorded25,988 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 11824,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL14 FOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 25,988 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 70,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 70,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 18,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE / DEVOID OF TREAD / APPROX 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES / APPROX 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 55,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 49,978 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,074 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 44,673 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 33,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 22,910 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,208 miles

Both front shockers just starting to weep

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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AL14 FOW is a 2022 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2022 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 24,826 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 AL14 FOW, 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 4 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 AL14 FOW registered?

AL14 FOW is a 2022 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2022.

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