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D29 VEX

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,636 mi
Last recorded119,636 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD29 VEX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 119,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Fail 9 Jan 2026 119,415 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 5 Nov 2025 112,308 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 108,996 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 10 Jan 2025 108,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm-body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 98,750 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 20 Dec 2023 94,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test +offside front ball joint rubber perished/cracked ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 89,711 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,837 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 21 Jan 2022 74,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,483 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,905 miles

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,137 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted.

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,445 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 54,444 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 54,351 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,201 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 49,201 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will require discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 15 Dec 2018 41,889 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 30,738 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 5 May 2017 39,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 37,662 miles

engine covers and under body shields fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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D29 VEX is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D29 VEX, 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 D29 VEX registered?

D29 VEX is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2014.

Is D29 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D29 VEX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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