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FY14 YBP

2014 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,104 mi
Last recorded63,104 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 YBP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 63,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 61,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,372 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 59,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 57,167 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 57,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,974 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 54,974 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,453 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 44,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,932 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,815 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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FY14 YBP is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY14 YBP, 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 FY14 YBP registered?

FY14 YBP is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2014.

Is FY14 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 YBP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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