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E149 JAC

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,180 mi
Last recorded142,180 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE149 JAC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 137,334 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 120,984 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 120,820 miles

Nearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

front grills insecure/damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2022 99,409 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

front grills insecure/damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,686 miles

wear evident osf inner steering ,both front tyre edges low,brake reaction bushes perished,front number plate advanced deteriation evident,nsf wheelrim buckle evident.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 73,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,980 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,576 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 50,233 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 39,102 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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E149 JAC is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E149 JAC, 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 E149 JAC registered?

E149 JAC is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is E149 JAC safe to buy?

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