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WW52 SJW

2014 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,082 mi
Last recorded103,082 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWW52 SJW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 103,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 97,184 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,373 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 94,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,252 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 86,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 86,033 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,831 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 74,831 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,455 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,364 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 51,364 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60/70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two stone chips (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60/70% worn (3.5.1g)

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under-trays

Pass 1 Jul 2017 43,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 29,983 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WW52 SJW is a 2014 BMW 118 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WW52 SJW, 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 WW52 SJW registered?

WW52 SJW is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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