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BU11 ESK

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

85,515 mi
Last recorded85,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 ESK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,515 miles

Emissions not registered

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 109,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 109,790 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,533 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust insecure where clamp is fitted at front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 105,824 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,108 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 97,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,111 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,089 miles

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2022 44,213 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,687 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,738 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,267 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,225 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 45,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 29,414 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,382 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,269 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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BU11 ESK is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BU11 ESK, 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 BU11 ESK registered?

BU11 ESK is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2014.

Is BU11 ESK safe to buy?

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