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JL06 WAT

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,743 mi
Last recorded106,743 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL06 WAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 106,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 98,668 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 87,663 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 80,512 miles

Offside Front slight free play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,048 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 54,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 38,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 23,735 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components.

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view of some components.

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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JL06 WAT is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JL06 WAT, 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 JL06 WAT registered?

JL06 WAT is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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