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CL12 MKL

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,093 mi
Last recorded117,093 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL12 MKL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 117,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,899 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 106,897 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Advise parking/day running lamp inop

Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 90,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise cut outer tyre wall offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,913 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 81,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,878 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,333 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,946 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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CL12 MKL is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CL12 MKL, 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 CL12 MKL registered?

CL12 MKL is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2014.

Is CL12 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL12 MKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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