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GC14 YEY

2014 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC14 YEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner inner Track rod has slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2025 104,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner inner Track rod has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2024 97,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,544 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,301 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

covers on sills

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 77,036 miles

slight chip in windscreen. 'B' zone.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,261 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 67,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,677 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,532 miles

Front 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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GC14 YEY is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GC14 YEY, 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 GC14 YEY registered?

GC14 YEY is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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