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DS63 TNL

2014 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,262 mi
Last recorded97,262 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 TNL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 97,262 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 80,906 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 88 Y hankook ventus s1evo2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,820 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 49,198 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,449 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 40,512 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2019 40,499 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2018 36,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2018 36,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 31,254 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

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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DS63 TNL is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS63 TNL, 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 DS63 TNL registered?

DS63 TNL is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 13 January 2014.

Is DS63 TNL safe to buy?

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