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F28 DOU

2014 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,625 mi
Last recorded129,625 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF28 DOU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake calliper’s restrainer clip is missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 122,881 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 122,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,739 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 107,853 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,528 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 92,528 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Insufficient reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,544 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 75,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 61,116 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,549 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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F28 DOU is a 2014 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 F28 DOU, 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 F28 DOU registered?

F28 DOU is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is F28 DOU safe to buy?

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