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F17 JBT

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,426 mi
Last recorded118,426 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 JBT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 118,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 102,568 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 59,963 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 56,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 56,412 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 49,785 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 41,903 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 16,085 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 16,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,072 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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F17 JBT is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F17 JBT, 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 F17 JBT registered?

F17 JBT is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 22 April 2014.

Is F17 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 JBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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