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YH14 BUW

2014 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,177 mi
Last recorded125,177 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 BUW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 125,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 122,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 109,508 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,191 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,264 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,401 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 96,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,717 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox sump ()

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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YH14 BUW is a 2014 BMW 118 in Silver 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 YH14 BUW, 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 YH14 BUW registered?

YH14 BUW is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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