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YW63 AEA

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,739 mi
Last recorded155,739 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW63 AEA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 155,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / part corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Curved front suspension arm ball joint slight wear / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / part corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 155,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 / 45 R 17 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / part corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Curved front suspension arm ball joint slight wear / movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / part corroded surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 150,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 139,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit across tread area. 225/45 R17 91Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit across tread area. 225/45 R17 91Y. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,737 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 114,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 88,203 miles

Chip to windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,202 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing more on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 32,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,567 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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YW63 AEA is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW63 AEA, 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 YW63 AEA registered?

YW63 AEA is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 23 February 2014.

Is YW63 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW63 AEA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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