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YE14 LDU

2014 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,322 mi
Last recorded75,322 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 LDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 75,322 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2025 69,936 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished , 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 69,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished , 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,184 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 62,184 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 54,356 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 48,533 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,217 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 35,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,102 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 LDU is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LDU, 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 YE14 LDU registered?

YE14 LDU is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 1 May 2014.

Is YE14 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE14 LDU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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