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BL63 UVZ

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL63 UVZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 125,666 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,801 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 118,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside small cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside front DRL not working

offside headlight condensation

Pass 24 Feb 2024 115,427 miles

Front end crash damage, Several items damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2024 115,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake wear light illuminated on dash

Front end crash damage, Several items damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,289 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 100,289 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,399 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 92,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 80,479 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,541 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 48,009 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 48,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Differentual bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres at legal limit

o/s/r tyre at legal limit

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,686 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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BL63 UVZ is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL63 UVZ, 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 BL63 UVZ registered?

BL63 UVZ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 21 February 2014.

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