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B14 EWX

2017 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11842,141 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 EWX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 85,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 147,280 miles

ECU insecure in engine bay

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 147,280 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ECU insecure in engine bay

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 76,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 76,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 131,863 miles

ECU insecure in engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2025 131,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ECU insecure in engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,284 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,928 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 68,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 104,281 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2022 62,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,638 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 92,702 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,502 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 82,568 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,239 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 68,239 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 40,942 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 40,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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B14 EWX is a 2017 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2017 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 42,141 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 B14 EWX, 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 9 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B14 EWX registered?

B14 EWX is a 2017 BMW 118, first registered on 25 February 2017.

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