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Y13 MEY

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 MEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 95,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 86,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 72,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyers getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 57,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,801 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,243 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 35,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 32,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,409 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 19 Dec 2017 28,409 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 26,699 miles

child seat fitted a time of test

emissions too clean for meter

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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Y13 MEY is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y13 MEY, 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 Y13 MEY registered?

Y13 MEY is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is Y13 MEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y13 MEY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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