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YY64 BFA

2014 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,043 mi
Last recorded111,043 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY64 BFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 111,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,690 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 105,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 77,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,868 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 64,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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YY64 BFA is a 2014 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY64 BFA, 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 YY64 BFA registered?

YY64 BFA is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2014.

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The MOT history for YY64 BFA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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