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L555 SDH

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,995 mi
Last recorded42,995 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 SDH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 42,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 35,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 26,394 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 26,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 25,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension getting quite corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 41,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 34,313 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 34,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bushes getting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front fog lamp glass missing

Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 24,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,728 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 23,243 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,831 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 18,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,911 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,985 miles

Under trays fitted (Unable to inspect all components)

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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L555 SDH is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L555 SDH, 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 L555 SDH registered?

L555 SDH is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 21 November 2014.

Is L555 SDH safe to buy?

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