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L21 BNG

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,538 mi
Last recorded116,538 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 BNG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 116,538 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 116,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 110,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,641 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 83,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,333 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35rf18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 62,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35rf18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,260 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,230 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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L21 BNG is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L21 BNG, 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 L21 BNG registered?

L21 BNG is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is L21 BNG safe to buy?

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