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GF14 LTY

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,313 mi
Last recorded139,313 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 LTY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 139,313 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

TPS lamp on

Fail 16 Feb 2026 139,251 miles

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

TPS lamp on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 133,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has signs of temporary puncture repair close to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 118,868 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 118,868 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 111,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 75,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,422 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,339 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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GF14 LTY 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 78.6%.

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 GF14 LTY, 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 GF14 LTY registered?

GF14 LTY is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 7 April 2014.

Is GF14 LTY safe to buy?

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