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YE14 XLS

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,120 mi
Last recorded131,120 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 131,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 125,344 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 125,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 114,773 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked in a couple of places (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner rack end ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 114,773 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked in a couple of places (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner rack end ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front daylight running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 113,174 miles

Offside Front coolant bottle low

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 103,244 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 89,789 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 68,641 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 58,442 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,440 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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 XLS is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

YE14 XLS is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2014.

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