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YR14 LGW

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,717 mi
Last recorded85,717 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 LGW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 85,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 63,452 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 63,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front SEAT BELT LAZY

Fail 29 Sep 2021 53,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front SEAT BELT LAZY

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,394 miles

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Offside Rear TYRE ON 3MM

Rear Nail in tyre BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,292 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,789 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,309 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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YR14 LGW is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR14 LGW, 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 YR14 LGW registered?

YR14 LGW is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is YR14 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR14 LGW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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