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BA64 LAK

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,939 mi
Last recorded81,939 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA64 LAK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 81,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 74,285 miles

Engine breather pipe missing

Nearside Front Tie rod has minor play

Fail 17 Aug 2024 74,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine breather pipe missing

Nearside Front Tie rod has minor play

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,760 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 41,759 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 27,126 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,436 miles

Engine Cover and Under Trays 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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BA64 LAK 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 BA64 LAK, 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 BA64 LAK registered?

BA64 LAK is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is BA64 LAK safe to buy?

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