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YC14 YCX

2014 BMW 114

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,703 mi
Last recorded120,703 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11462,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 YCX
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 120,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,647 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2024 107,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,438 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 98,438 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,739 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre starting to wear outer edge,mt3mm

Rear windscreen washers only just providing sufficient fluid

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre starting to wear outer edge,mt3mm

Rear windscreen washers only just providing sufficient fluid

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,337 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 59,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 55,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 47,556 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2017 41,465 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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YC14 YCX is a 2014 BMW 114 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,181 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC14 YCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC14 YCX registered?

YC14 YCX is a 2014 BMW 114, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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