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FE14 LJX

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,028 mi
Last recorded141,028 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE14 LJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 141,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 134,373 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 134,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,442 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 119,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,756 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,867 miles

n/s/f and rear brake caliper springs missing

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 LJX is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FE14 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

FE14 LJX is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is FE14 LJX safe to buy?

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