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FE14 LJL

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,336 mi
Last recorded144,336 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE14 LJL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 144,336 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,970 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,388 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 112,810 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,551 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,240 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 85,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,160 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,936 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FE14 LJL is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FE14 LJL, 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 FE14 LJL registered?

FE14 LJL is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is FE14 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE14 LJL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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