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YY14 AHV

2014 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 AHV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 121,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,634 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,634 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,714 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 91,714 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 79,605 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 70,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,011 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,993 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY14 AHV is a 2014 BMW 118 in White 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 YY14 AHV, 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 YY14 AHV registered?

YY14 AHV is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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