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YE14 OBA

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,180 mi
Last recorded142,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 OBA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 142,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 129,684 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 111,167 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 111,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 92,640 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 75,081 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 75,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 62,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 56,672 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,447 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 39,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 31,487 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 OBA is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black 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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

YE14 OBA is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is YE14 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE14 OBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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