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YE14 LDA

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,286 mi
Last recorded84,286 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 LDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 84,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 76,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,254 miles

Both rear shock absorber/suspension dampers upper outer sleeves collapsing (offside) and collapsed (nearside).

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 68,254 miles

Both rear shock absorber/suspension dampers upper outer sleeves collapsing (offside) and collapsed (nearside).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster found to be damaged. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Track control arm balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,728 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 34,721 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 26,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 24,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 19,399 miles

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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YE14 LDA is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey 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 YE14 LDA, 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 YE14 LDA registered?

YE14 LDA is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 6 June 2014.

Is YE14 LDA safe to buy?

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