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YJ64 VEW

2014 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,672 mi
Last recorded69,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ64 VEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 69,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside washer jet missing nozzle but still providing sufficient fluid

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,015 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 44,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST PASSED AT TIME OF TEST! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM OF TREAD REMAIN. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM OF TREAD REMAIN. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 37,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST PASSED AT TIME OF TEST! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM OF TREAD REMAIN. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM OF TREAD REMAIN. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,734 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Jul 2020 21,758 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2020 21,758 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,193 miles

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 31 Aug 2018 25,440 miles

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,405 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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YJ64 VEW is a 2014 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ64 VEW, 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 YJ64 VEW registered?

YJ64 VEW is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2014.

Is YJ64 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ64 VEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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