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GP14 CEN

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,249 mi
Last recorded156,249 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP14 CEN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 156,249 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 156,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 140,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 140,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 126,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,643 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 85,582 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,663 miles

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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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GP14 CEN is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GP14 CEN, 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 GP14 CEN registered?

GP14 CEN is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2014.

Is GP14 CEN safe to buy?

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