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YJ14 XLT

2014 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,266 mi
Last recorded109,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 XLT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 109,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,459 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 29 Jan 2022 79,946 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 45,228 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,564 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 39,564 miles

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 5 Jun 2018 26,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,465 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,806 miles

Nearside 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 XLT is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

YJ14 XLT is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is YJ14 XLT safe to buy?

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