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K11 AAB

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

43,790 mi
Last recorded43,790 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 AAB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 43,790 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 48,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 42,697 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 40,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low on edges (Both) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray fitted (Suspect corrosion on subframe)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 40,950 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low on edges (Both) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray fitted (Suspect corrosion on subframe)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,043 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 37,820 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 37,820 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 35,094 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 35,090 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 35,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,942 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 32,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,272 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 30,284 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 26,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,821 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 21,380 miles

Front bothy tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 21,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bothy tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,117 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 19,152 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,483 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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K11 AAB is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 K11 AAB, 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.

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What year was K11 AAB registered?

K11 AAB is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 10 December 2014.

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