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BN14 YFA

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,878 mi
Last recorded66,878 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN14 YFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,878 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,640 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 62,775 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 62,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,300 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 57,300 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,431 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 51,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,590 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 48,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,253 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,636 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 37,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,968 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BN14 YFA is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,740 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN14 YFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN14 YFA registered?

BN14 YFA is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is BN14 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN14 YFA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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