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GU14 DRZ

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,163 mi
Last recorded133,163 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 DRZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 133,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 116,945 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 116,944 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 110,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Alloywheel damaged

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Alloywheel damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,440 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking from offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 93,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential leaking from offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly damaged

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,279 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 73,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges advise replace asap

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GU14 DRZ is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU14 DRZ, 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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GU14 DRZ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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