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HV14 XAM

2014 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

43,562 mi
Last recorded43,562 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 XAM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,562 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Badly Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 40,975 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 40,975 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working On Obligatory mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,739 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,537 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,346 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2020 25,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,095 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,832 miles

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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HV14 XAM is a 2014 BMW 118 in Red 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 HV14 XAM, 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 HV14 XAM registered?

HV14 XAM is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 23 April 2014.

Is HV14 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV14 XAM 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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