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BJ64 BFA

2014 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,992 mi
Last recorded137,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ64 BFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 137,992 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 137,991 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,059 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 117,162 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,369 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,690 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,044 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,326 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,780 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,532 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,572 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,560 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 28,559 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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BJ64 BFA is a 2014 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ64 BFA, 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 BJ64 BFA registered?

BJ64 BFA is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 10 October 2014.

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