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YF64 VWA

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,385 mi
Last recorded136,385 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF64 VWA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 136,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes rearward to both nsr and osr positions at hose/caliper ends - swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers smearing slightly, blades cleaned - monitor blades for wearing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive wetness around rocker area of top side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft "doughnut" rubber coupling perishing/cracking/splitting

rear subframe harmonic balance weight bush worn/splitting, slightly loose but not at risk of detachment at time of test

Fail 5 Dec 2025 136,385 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes rearward to both nsr and osr positions at hose/caliper ends - swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers smearing slightly, blades cleaned - monitor blades for wearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole style" inner bead distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive wetness around rocker area of top side engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear prop shaft "doughnut" rubber coupling perishing/cracking/splitting

rear subframe harmonic balance weight bush worn/splitting, slightly loose but not at risk of detachment at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 119,642 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,819 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,700 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 86,960 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 86,867 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible X 2 (LED) bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 72,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed the MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Fail 27 Sep 2019 58,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed the MOT test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 15 Sep 2018 41,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 34,695 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 34,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225x40x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF64 VWA is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YF64 VWA, 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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YF64 VWA is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2014.

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