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CH04 DOB

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

113,126 mi
Last recorded113,126 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 DOB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 113,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 153,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both swelling, inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2025 106,879 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both swelling, inside wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Pass 23 May 2025 150,411 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 150,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 135,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,069 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 88,068 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 126,750 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 126,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 80,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 113,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 69,796 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,900 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,186 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has stepped wear

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

Pass 18 May 2020 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,239 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,332 miles

hand brake effort just met the min of 16%

washer bottle cap off

Fail 23 Apr 2019 99,332 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake effort just met the min of 16%

washer bottle cap off

Pass 8 May 2018 40,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 96,318 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 93,169 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,169 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,531 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing edges

Pass 6 May 2015 83,149 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 83,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2014 65,556 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,680 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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CH04 DOB is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 CH04 DOB, 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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CH04 DOB is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2014.

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