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FD14 BYW

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,256 mi
Last recorded135,256 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 BYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 135,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 130,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 117,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 109,224 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 101,240 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2021 91,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,424 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 71,034 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2018 48,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 30,324 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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FD14 BYW is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FD14 BYW, 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 FD14 BYW registered?

FD14 BYW is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is FD14 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD14 BYW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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