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YE14 LOJ

2014 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,789 mi
Last recorded60,789 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 LOJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 43,156 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 41,721 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,004 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering has slight play

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2020 39,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering has slight play

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2019 35,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing cracks forming on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 33,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,400 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 27,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 LOJ is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

YE14 LOJ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 3 June 2014.

Is YE14 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE14 LOJ 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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