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DU14 SWJ

2014 BMW 118

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,880 mi
Last recorded108,880 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU14 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 108,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 104,180 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 104,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,281 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 83,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,539 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 55,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 45,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 36,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 18,314 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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DU14 SWJ is a 2014 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU14 SWJ, 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 DU14 SWJ registered?

DU14 SWJ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 7 July 2014.

Is DU14 SWJ safe to buy?

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