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EF63 NLJ

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,553 mi
Last recorded86,553 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 NLJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 86,553 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 86,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2026 86,515 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 85,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside daytime running lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE - immediate replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 75,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 75,709 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Replacement recommended....225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 68,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Replacement recommended....225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,239 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 61,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 55,973 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 47,301 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,753 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 40,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,639 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 17,652 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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EF63 NLJ is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF63 NLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF63 NLJ registered?

EF63 NLJ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 22 January 2014.

Is EF63 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 NLJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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