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L21 HRV

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,720 mi
Last recorded123,720 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 123,720 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 118,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 110,089 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,842 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 52,598 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,379 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 HRV is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L21 HRV registered?

L21 HRV is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 19 July 2014.

Is L21 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 HRV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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