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YG14 GXM

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,990 mi
Last recorded165,990 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 GXM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 165,990 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Jun 2026 165,987 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2025 153,618 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 143,327 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 143,273 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 134,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 122,589 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 122,397 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2021 110,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 101,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,506 miles

emissions too clean to read

Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,922 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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YG14 GXM is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG14 GXM, 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 YG14 GXM registered?

YG14 GXM is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is YG14 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG14 GXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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