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BW14 EWJ

2014 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,910 mi
Last recorded72,910 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 EWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,910 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 72,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,372 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 63,234 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 52,903 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 22 Dec 2022 52,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 44,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,218 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 41,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,813 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 38,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 35,185 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 31,629 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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BW14 EWJ is a 2014 BMW 118 in Silver 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 BW14 EWJ, 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

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What year was BW14 EWJ registered?

BW14 EWJ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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