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YE14 MSX

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,972 mi
Last recorded191,972 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 191,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 191,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 171,348 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 126,329 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 92,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 3mm, small cuts in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 80,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2mm, cracks in inner sidewall, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 80,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approximately 2mm, cracks in inner sidewall, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,308 miles

Nearside Intermittent fault noted with nearside headlamp dipped beam.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged small lump in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,715 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 48,715 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,944 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 37,886 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper poor

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MSX is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MSX, 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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YE14 MSX is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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