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YL14 EXB

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,284 mi
Last recorded125,284 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 EXB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,360 miles

Offside Front non obligatory day time running light inoperative

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp lens smashed

tyre pressure monitor warning lamp 'on'

Fail 6 Jan 2025 116,341 miles

Front Position lamp not working front position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front non obligatory day time running light inoperative

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp lens smashed

tyre pressure monitor warning lamp 'on'

Pass 9 Jan 2024 95,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 67,986 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 67,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,007 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 62,994 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,907 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 54,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 42,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,773 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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YL14 EXB is a 2014 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YL14 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

YL14 EXB is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is YL14 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 EXB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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