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YD14 UPN

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,349 mi
Last recorded141,349 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 UPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 141,268 miles

centre front windscreen light stone chip damage

Pass 26 Aug 2023 132,258 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2023 132,265 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one chip below 10mm in zone A, two chips in remaining area smaller than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2023 132,252 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one chip below 10mm in zone A, two chips in remaining area smaller than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2022 124,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,392 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 84,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,754 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,860 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 47,860 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YD14 UPN is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD14 UPN, 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 YD14 UPN registered?

YD14 UPN is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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