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YL14 BHX

2014 BMW 118

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 BHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 92,472 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,866 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,089 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both front indicators slightly illuminated with side lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 88,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both front indicators slightly illuminated with side lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,805 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,338 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 82,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 53,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,452 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 340,725 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Edges

OSR Tyre Worn very Low on Inside Edge

Fail 4 Jul 2017 34,704 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Edges

OSR Tyre Worn very Low on Inside Edge

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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YL14 BHX is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YL14 BHX, 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 YL14 BHX registered?

YL14 BHX is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is YL14 BHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 BHX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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