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EO64 AKU

2014 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,086 mi
Last recorded122,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO64 AKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 122,086 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,738 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,056 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jan 2023 102,056 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Dec 2022 101,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 60kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect maybe bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine rattle/ added oil

Fail 1 Oct 2020 75,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine rattle/ added oil

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,634 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 63,263 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,402 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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EO64 AKU is a 2014 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EO64 AKU, 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 EO64 AKU registered?

EO64 AKU is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2014.

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