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YE14 OTL

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 120,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 120,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,834 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 105,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 97,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 90,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,366 miles

both front tyres are very low of tread on outer edges

Pass 26 May 2017 30,230 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 OTL is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

YE14 OTL is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is YE14 OTL safe to buy?

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