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YJ14 VKO

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,289 mi
Last recorded80,289 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,289 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 80,289 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 75,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 62,476 miles

Offside Front Inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2023 55,419 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint

Offside Front tyres slightly perished on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 38,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,592 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Covers fitted to floor/sills/engine.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 21,757 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)

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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YJ14 VKO is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YJ14 VKO, 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 YJ14 VKO registered?

YJ14 VKO is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is YJ14 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ14 VKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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