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CG03 MCU

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG03 MCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 107,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 103,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 102,883 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/F & N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 102,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/F & N/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 91,073 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 80,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 68,338 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 68,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,211 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 31,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CG03 MCU is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CG03 MCU, 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 CG03 MCU registered?

CG03 MCU is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is CG03 MCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CG03 MCU shows 12 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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