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C14 NLS

2020 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,725 mi
Last recorded58,725 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 11830,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 NLS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 58,725 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 49,773 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 49,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lamp unit in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 36,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 24,778 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 20,950 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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C14 NLS is a 2020 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2020 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 30,496 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 C14 NLS, 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 6 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C14 NLS?

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What year was C14 NLS registered?

C14 NLS is a 2020 BMW 118, first registered on 26 February 2020.

Is C14 NLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 NLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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