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D17 JFC

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,872 mi
Last recorded151,872 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 JFC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 151,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 138,791 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 58,925 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 58,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,541 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 121,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,659 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses on back axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr at flexi pipe on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf seat belt slightly fryed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield at backbox insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2023 53,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play osf track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses on back axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr at flexi pipe on axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf seat belt slightly fryed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield at backbox insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,588 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 50,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 96,774 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 96,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,676 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 30,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes on nearside front bottom arm split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes on offside front bottom arm split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 27,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 21,071 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 27 Sep 2017 72,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,783 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,967 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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D17 JFC is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D17 JFC, 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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D17 JFC is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2014.

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