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GC63 JEC

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,123 mi
Last recorded86,123 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC63 JEC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 86,123 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 85,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 85,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 83,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,309 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff (3.1 (c))

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two Cuts In Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff (3.1 (c))

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 68,134 miles

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

nsf fog lamp inside bumper

Fail 1 Apr 2022 68,134 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsf fog lamp inside bumper

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside heavily worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,897 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2020 41,889 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2019 28,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,023 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 13,331 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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GC63 JEC is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GC63 JEC, 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.

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What year was GC63 JEC registered?

GC63 JEC is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2014.

Is GC63 JEC safe to buy?

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