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J100 DVC

2014 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,593 mi
Last recorded121,593 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 DVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 121,593 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,858 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 117,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 111,840 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 111,840 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip n/s less 10mm 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in middle 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip n/s less 10mm 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged in zone b less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,280 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,772 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 14,030 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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J100 DVC is a 2014 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J100 DVC, 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 J100 DVC registered?

J100 DVC is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 12 August 2014.

Is J100 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J100 DVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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