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GU02 SAM

2014 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,733 mi
Last recorded112,733 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 SAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 103,942 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sun strip at top of windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,489 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 80,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 76,727 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 76,720 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fog light on ns should be on os or centre (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 70,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,209 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 35,352 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 35,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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GU02 SAM is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GU02 SAM, 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 GU02 SAM registered?

GU02 SAM is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 7 November 2014.

Is GU02 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 SAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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