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JV12 JAX

2014 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,875 mi
Last recorded173,875 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV12 JAX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 173,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear product on light lens

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

Offside Rear product on light lens

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 173,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear product on light lens

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

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

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

Offside Rear product on light lens

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 154,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,862 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 135,290 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2023 135,290 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,946 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,972 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,377 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff input seal leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2019 73,424 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2018 61,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,658 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 49,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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JV12 JAX is a 2014 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 JV12 JAX, 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 JV12 JAX registered?

JV12 JAX is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is JV12 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for JV12 JAX 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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