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BK14 LVE

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 LVE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 135,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,384 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 15 Mar 2024 121,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 114,917 miles

hand brake travel at limits

Pass 18 Mar 2022 107,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,319 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 103,319 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 101,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,319 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,863 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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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BK14 LVE is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue 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 BK14 LVE, 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 BK14 LVE registered?

BK14 LVE is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2014.

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