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PY14 GHG

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,020 mi
Last recorded117,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY14 GHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 117,020 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 117,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,033 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,718 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in rack

Pass 27 Jun 2020 70,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 51,189 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 51,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,680 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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PY14 GHG is a 2014 BMW 120 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 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 PY14 GHG, 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 PY14 GHG registered?

PY14 GHG is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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The MOT history for PY14 GHG 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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