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HO07 TAY

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,442 mi
Last recorded43,442 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO07 TAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 43,442 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slightly bent on inside bead

Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel rim bent on inside edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 41,468 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 30,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 29,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 26,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 25,198 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 23,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 18,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 13,517 miles

Bonnet will not stay open

under trays 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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HO07 TAY is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HO07 TAY, 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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What year was HO07 TAY registered?

HO07 TAY is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2014.

Is HO07 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO07 TAY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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