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GU14 FTP

2014 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,582 mi
Last recorded48,582 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 FTP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,582 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 44,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 38,490 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 33,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm Bush - Slightly Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Sidewall Damage / Cuts In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control Arm Bush - Slightly Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 28,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 21,582 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 18,287 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 12,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 9,586 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 7,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 FTP is a 2014 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GU14 FTP, 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 GU14 FTP registered?

GU14 FTP is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is GU14 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU14 FTP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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