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YL14 OZM

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,942 mi
Last recorded119,942 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 OZM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play at wheel

Fail 16 Apr 2026 119,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play at wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2025 112,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,523 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 100,513 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,094 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 75,976 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 75,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears starting to lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,048 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 29,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 25,494 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 25,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,584 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 OZM is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OZM, 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 YL14 OZM registered?

YL14 OZM is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 8 July 2014.

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