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L14 EXT

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,761 mi
Last recorded136,761 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 EXT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 128,471 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 128,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 112,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 5 Sep 2023 95,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 95,840 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,962 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,140 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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L14 EXT is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black 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 L14 EXT, 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 L14 EXT registered?

L14 EXT is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is L14 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 EXT 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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