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AM06 ALF

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,673 mi
Last recorded102,673 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 ALF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 102,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2025 102,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads worn close to sensor and disks lipped

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,874 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 18 Aug 2023 76,957 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,209 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 28 Jan 2022 62,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlight not fully secure

n/s/f DRL not working

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,217 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 48,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,633 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 34,589 miles

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

Covers fitted under the car

Pass 10 Jan 2017 29,959 miles

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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AM06 ALF is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AM06 ALF, 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 AM06 ALF registered?

AM06 ALF is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is AM06 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM06 ALF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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