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YE14 MZU

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,976 mi
Last recorded95,976 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 95,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 89,999 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in tie rod

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,889 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,889 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,290 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,747 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 74,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 66,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40y18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35y18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40y18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,361 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 MZU 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 76.9%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

YE14 MZU is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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