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AY14 VLR

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,253 mi
Last recorded165,253 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 VLR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 165,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 154,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 145,428 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 145,425 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 134,877 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 125,456 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 125,456 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,155 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 114,153 miles

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

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

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 6 Apr 2020 99,971 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,031 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen x4 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 78,031 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen x4 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,957 miles

Front and rear pads starting to get low

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 30,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AY14 VLR is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY14 VLR, 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 AY14 VLR registered?

AY14 VLR is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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