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RE14 YBT

2014 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,816 mi
Last recorded81,816 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE14 YBT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,816 miles

N/s parking brake efficiency low

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

Parking brake lever adjustment at limit

Fail 27 Oct 2025 81,816 miles

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

N/s parking brake efficiency low

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

Parking brake lever adjustment at limit

Pass 9 Oct 2024 69,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 68,014 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 63,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 63,794 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 59,435 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 59,435 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working located in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 55,872 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 55,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop worn

Offside Rear shocker bump stop worn

Pass 22 May 2020 54,041 miles

Rear Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2019 49,299 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,451 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 31,962 miles

slight bind on front brakes

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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RE14 YBT is a 2014 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE14 YBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE14 YBT registered?

RE14 YBT is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2014.

Is RE14 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE14 YBT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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