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J20 JLS

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,953 mi
Last recorded50,953 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 JLS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 50,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,537 miles

Central Exhaust noisy section (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 40,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,417 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 30,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 27,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,360 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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J20 JLS is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J20 JLS, 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 J20 JLS registered?

J20 JLS is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2014.

Is J20 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 JLS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J20 JLS have outstanding finance?

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