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K500 BDY

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,007 mi
Last recorded104,007 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 BDY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 104,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Heavily worn on outer also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Heavily worn on outer also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,182 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,901 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 93,901 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,610 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 76,610 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,611 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,516 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 42,350 miles

Nail(s) NSF, OSR & NSR tyres.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 30,230 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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K500 BDY is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K500 BDY, 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 K500 BDY registered?

K500 BDY is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 6 June 2014.

Is K500 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 BDY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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