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YT14 EFG

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

140,563 mi
Last recorded140,563 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 EFG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 140,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF seems to be in worse condition and pads are lower compared to the OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper control arm bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 140,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper control arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF seems to be in worse condition and pads are lower compared to the OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper control arm bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 136,137 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 132,798 miles

front exhaust flexi fractured

Pass 10 Nov 2022 129,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 129,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 125,341 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,007 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 121,005 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 119,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 101,315 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 94,010 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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YT14 EFG 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 YT14 EFG, 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 YT14 EFG registered?

YT14 EFG is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is YT14 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT14 EFG 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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