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YH14 WVG

2014 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 WVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 73,695 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 73,678 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,653 miles

both front brake discs pitted worn and scored

front brake pads 85% worn

Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,362 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 33,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 24,220 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 24,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 18,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 17,946 miles

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

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

corrosion on inner faces on both front discs

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 WVG is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

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

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