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AU14 GWD

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,467 mi
Last recorded150,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 GWD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 150,467 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 137,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 131,657 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,051 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 119,548 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,940 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 104,936 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,274 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 95,274 miles

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

Brake warning light on

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2018 85,222 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear wiper blade split

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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AU14 GWD is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU14 GWD, 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.

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What year was AU14 GWD registered?

AU14 GWD is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is AU14 GWD safe to buy?

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