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WV14 XGU

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 XGU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 81,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,918 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2024 70,885 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 70,882 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake efficiency lo in comparison to Offside BUT within requires guidelines/tolerances for MOT Test

Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,035 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 44,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,405 miles

rear brake pads very low .......

Fail 16 Mar 2019 35,347 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads very low .......

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,317 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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WV14 XGU is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV14 XGU, 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 WV14 XGU registered?

WV14 XGU is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is WV14 XGU safe to buy?

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