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BN61 MAC

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,631 mi
Last recorded155,631 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 MAC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 155,631 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 153,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 170,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 8 May 2025 151,303 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 168,072 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 146,922 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 146,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 160,504 miles

advise : rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require adjsutment

Fail 29 Jun 2023 160,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise : rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require adjsutment

Pass 30 Sep 2022 137,758 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 137,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 151,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 113,613 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 113,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 143,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 137,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 137,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,518 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,377 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 14 Oct 2017 52,414 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 52,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,720 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 82,104 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BN61 MAC is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BN61 MAC, 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 BN61 MAC registered?

BN61 MAC is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 24 October 2014.

Is BN61 MAC safe to buy?

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