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FT14 KGU

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT14 KGU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 86,925 miles

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

Offside DTRL not working

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 76,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,453 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,865 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 45,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 36,886 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,028 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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FT14 KGU 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 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 FT14 KGU, 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 FT14 KGU registered?

FT14 KGU is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is FT14 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT14 KGU 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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