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KE08 LEN

2014 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,355 mi
Last recorded90,355 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 LEN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 90,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 90,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 83,193 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,981 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 59,459 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 47,751 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 38,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 38,876 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,949 miles

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

Offside Front cracking round the inside of tread

plastic covers over floors and engine

Fail 11 Jun 2019 32,949 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

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

Offside Front cracking round the inside of tread

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 25 May 2018 26,827 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2 mm

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

Offside Rear 1.6 mm on limit

both front discs scored

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,970 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 20,970 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (8.2.2)

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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KE08 LEN is a 2014 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KE08 LEN, 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 KE08 LEN registered?

KE08 LEN is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2014.

Is KE08 LEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE08 LEN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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