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YL14 ORC

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,577 mi
Last recorded100,577 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 ORC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack off side arm worn slightly

Fail 9 Feb 2026 100,572 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack off side arm worn slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2025 92,112 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side week 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity light dim (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 92,110 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side week 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity light dim (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 75,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear caliper retaining clips missing

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also perished 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,956 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 58,196 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 48,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2019 48,811 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,759 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 ORC is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

YL14 ORC is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2014.

Is YL14 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 ORC 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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