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HG14 ULB

2014 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,017 mi
Last recorded77,017 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG14 ULB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 77,017 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 77,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 66,800 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 66,751 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,918 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 38,209 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,451 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 29,451 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front arm inner bush securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 20,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 15,736 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 14,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

Fail 27 Jul 2017 11,246 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

play in o/s/ steering rack

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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HG14 ULB is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG14 ULB, 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 HG14 ULB registered?

HG14 ULB is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is HG14 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG14 ULB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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