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AP64 DFX

2014 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,270 mi
Last recorded70,270 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP64 DFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 70,270 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 70,264 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 62,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 51,730 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 51,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 48,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 45,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,383 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Jul 2020 41,315 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 41,315 miles

Emissions not tested engine poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 40,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,666 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,067 miles

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

engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

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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AP64 DFX is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP64 DFX, 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 AP64 DFX registered?

AP64 DFX is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 20 November 2014.

Is AP64 DFX safe to buy?

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