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YY14 MDJ

2014 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 MDJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2025 88,466 miles

Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2024 79,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,188 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2023 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 63,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2022 63,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,986 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 18,864 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 18,863 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 MDJ is a 2014 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MDJ, 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.

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What year was YY14 MDJ registered?

YY14 MDJ is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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