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XX05 TAL

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,478 mi
Last recorded94,478 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 TAL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 94,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,792 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,704 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,549 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 48,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,774 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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XX05 TAL is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue 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 XX05 TAL, 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 XX05 TAL registered?

XX05 TAL is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2014.

Is XX05 TAL safe to buy?

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