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FL14 XEA

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,197 mi
Last recorded124,197 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 XEA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 124,197 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,872 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,983 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 99,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 67,314 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 54,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 39,520 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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FL14 XEA 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 FL14 XEA, 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 FL14 XEA registered?

FL14 XEA is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is FL14 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL14 XEA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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