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FH63 NLY

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,018 mi
Last recorded165,018 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH63 NLY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 165,018 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 162,641 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 159,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 156,166 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 156,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,066 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 146,902 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 146,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,484 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 133,492 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 96,389 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre below limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,339 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,339 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

near side front tyre slightly damaged

near side front tyre smooth on outer edge nearly to cords

off side front tyre has small cut in tread

windscreen damaged

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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FH63 NLY is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH63 NLY, 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 FH63 NLY registered?

FH63 NLY is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2014.

Is FH63 NLY safe to buy?

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