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EK64 KJZ

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,701 mi
Last recorded130,701 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK64 KJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,701 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 130,553 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 121,694 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,264 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 88,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 64,884 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 64,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,931 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,606 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 36,342 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2019 36,327 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear worn inner edge down to second skin in part cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 28,866 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 28,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 19,862 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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EK64 KJZ 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 64.3%.

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 EK64 KJZ, 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 EK64 KJZ registered?

EK64 KJZ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2014.

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The MOT history for EK64 KJZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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