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F26 ARB

2014 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,710 mi
Last recorded114,710 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 ARB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 114,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 101,565 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 101,532 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 90,561 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 90,512 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 77,383 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 77,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,961 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 59,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,747 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 53,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM ON TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,683 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 26,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F26 ARB is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F26 ARB, 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 F26 ARB registered?

F26 ARB is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 9 January 2014.

Is F26 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F26 ARB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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