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GJ06 WES

2014 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,993 mi
Last recorded128,993 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 WES
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 128,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 118,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 79,543 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 59,669 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,296 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 39,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 36,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 28,101 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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GJ06 WES is a 2014 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ06 WES, 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 GJ06 WES registered?

GJ06 WES is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 4 November 2014.

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