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BJ14 VML

2014 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,669 mi
Last recorded118,669 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 VML
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,669 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 118,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,600 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,691 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 102,685 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working fitted on outer rear view mirrorr (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,593 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,328 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bax (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,161 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,062 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,275 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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BJ14 VML is a 2014 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ14 VML, 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 BJ14 VML registered?

BJ14 VML is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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