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F17 MSL

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,958 mi
Last recorded113,958 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 113,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a repair to inner rim.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut joint, (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers insecure allowing the ingress of dirt and moisture.

Pass 2 Nov 2024 108,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 104,403 miles

Nearside Rear axle subframe anti vibration/stabilizer bush insecure.

Offside Front fog lamp in-op.

Oil level low.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated doughnut joint cracking. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2022 92,891 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,464 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 50,336 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 50,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,470 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 MSL is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MSL, 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 F17 MSL registered?

F17 MSL is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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