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DL53 MPS

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,378 mi
Last recorded81,378 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL53 MPS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 81,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 67,457 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 67,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 56,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 53,722 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 53,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus aim was too low (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,305 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 48,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 39,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,909 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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,447 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,468 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 24,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,072 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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DL53 MPS is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL53 MPS, 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 DL53 MPS registered?

DL53 MPS is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2014.

Is DL53 MPS safe to buy?

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