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J18 KWN

2013 BMW 114

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,237 mi
Last recorded104,237 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 KWN
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 104,237 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 99,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 99,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted CALIPER RETAINING SPRING MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 95,248 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,982 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 76,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 76,415 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 69,391 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 69,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2020 64,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,573 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 46,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,715 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2016 29,251 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 29,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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J18 KWN is a 2013 BMW 114 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,099 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J18 KWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J18 KWN registered?

J18 KWN is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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