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YJ14 XUL

2014 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,356 mi
Last recorded120,356 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 XUL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 120,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 120,340 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 113,064 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 113,061 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 105,437 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible oil pressure switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 105,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod or steering rack bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible oil pressure switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,797 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 90,096 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 89,971 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 85,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,830 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 64,876 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 51,487 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 41,147 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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YJ14 XUL is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XUL, 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 YJ14 XUL registered?

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

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