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BT13 LAL

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,201 mi
Last recorded108,201 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 LAL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,201 miles

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

Pass 28 Oct 2024 105,164 miles

both front link arm bushes perished/worn

Pass 22 Nov 2023 97,161 miles

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

Pass 30 Nov 2022 91,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 81,849 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 18 runflat, ~2.5mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,344 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,732 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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BT13 LAL is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT13 LAL, 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

How do I check the history of BT13 LAL?

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What year was BT13 LAL registered?

BT13 LAL is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 27 December 2014.

Is BT13 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 LAL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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