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HG14 XLE

2014 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,795 mi
Last recorded71,795 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 66,394 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 66,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 59,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,321 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 49,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 91V RSC/RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sided. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,398 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,705 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,032 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

front wiper blades lightly smearing

offside front inner tie rod has slight side to side play

Fail 5 Jul 2018 33,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

front wiper blades lightly smearing

offside front inner tie rod has slight side to side play

Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,249 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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 XLE is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

HG14 XLE is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2014.

Is HG14 XLE safe to buy?

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