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YJ14 XGE

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,958 mi
Last recorded82,958 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 82,958 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 73,396 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 65,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,996 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 60,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,213 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,872 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,895 miles

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

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 XGE is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJ14 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

YJ14 XGE is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 22 April 2014.

Is YJ14 XGE safe to buy?

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