MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.65mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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