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YH14 VMO

2014 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,795 mi
Last recorded98,795 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 VMO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,795 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 98,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 89,918 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 89,917 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective no side head or main also full of water (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,210 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 77,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 74,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded on braking face with backside of o/s disc delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn close to markers (1.8mm to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn close to markers (2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,050 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 49,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,021 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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YH14 VMO is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VMO, 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 YH14 VMO registered?

YH14 VMO is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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