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BG63 ZRJ

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,809 mi
Last recorded146,809 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 ZRJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 146,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 135,837 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever, Will need doing before next MOT

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light score lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge and worn down to 2mm, Also has a nail in the central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,181 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light score lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Low brake pad warning sensor not attached to the brake pad

Fail 23 Oct 2023 126,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value is 0.51 and will need to be retested under same plate value, Vehicle states service over due (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light score lines (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Low brake pad warning sensor not attached to the brake pad

Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,789 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,240 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,617 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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BG63 ZRJ is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG63 ZRJ, 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 BG63 ZRJ registered?

BG63 ZRJ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 3 February 2014.

Is BG63 ZRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 ZRJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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