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YM14 EYC

2014 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,423 mi
Last recorded159,423 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 EYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 159,423 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 159,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 151,005 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 143,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 143,168 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,418 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 122,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,559 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 106,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and under covers fitted

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 87,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside alternative repeater fitted to front wing. not in wing mirror like near side

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,657 miles

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

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (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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YM14 EYC is a 2014 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM14 EYC, 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 YM14 EYC registered?

YM14 EYC is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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