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BU14 BAV

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,563 mi
Last recorded126,563 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 BAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 126,563 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

N/s front fog light not working.

N/s rear lamp has damage.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S rear upper shock absorber cover is loose.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS warning indicator is on.

Under trays restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Fail 5 Dec 2025 126,562 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine drive belt only 50% remaining.

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

N/s front fog light not working.

N/s rear lamp has damage.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S rear upper shock absorber cover is loose.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS warning indicator is on.

Under trays restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,085 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS warning indicator is on.

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,704 miles

O/S rear upper shock cover/protector is loose.

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Rear wiper arm missing.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light is on.

Fail 6 Dec 2023 111,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And has side wall damage exposing plycords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge and has side wall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

O/S rear upper shock cover/protector is loose.

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

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Rear wiper arm missing.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light is on.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,305 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer has been removed. (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light is on.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,735 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,723 miles

Nearside Front o/s/f & n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2019 73,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 53,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BU14 BAV is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BU14 BAV, 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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BU14 BAV is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 10 June 2014.

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