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YK64 TYF

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,835 mi
Last recorded121,835 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK64 TYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,835 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 121,835 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 106,763 miles

Handbrake Requires Service

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 106,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Requires Service

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge and 2.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 94,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,395 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear registration plate lamps dull

Fail 15 Jun 2021 86,395 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear registration plate lamps dull

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,826 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 79,826 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,756 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 66,756 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 50,643 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 50,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YK64 TYF is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK64 TYF, 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 YK64 TYF registered?

YK64 TYF is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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