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YC64 VBF

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,753 mi
Last recorded71,753 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC64 VBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,753 miles

Front both front shock absober rubber covers split open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 54,054 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 54,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 46,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm - Wearing towards the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm - Wearing towards the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 38,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm - Wearing towards the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm - Wearing towards the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 30,034 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 26,435 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on very outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres low on tread 2mm

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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YC64 VBF is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC64 VBF, 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 YC64 VBF registered?

YC64 VBF is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2014.

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The MOT history for YC64 VBF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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