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YG14 LKX

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,458 mi
Last recorded137,458 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 LKX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 137,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,484 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,106 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 109,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,077 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 88Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 98,854 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,114 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,442 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertrays

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 LKX is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue 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 YG14 LKX, 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 YG14 LKX registered?

YG14 LKX is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YG14 LKX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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