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YX14 VJJ

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX14 VJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,845 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 126,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 125,993 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 124,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 118,928 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 107,076 miles

Front shock gaitors split

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 101,870 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,002 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 84,476 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and has a cut to the sidewall, but not exposing cords ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 77,535 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 77,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YX14 VJJ 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 75%.

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 YX14 VJJ, 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 YX14 VJJ registered?

YX14 VJJ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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