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SW14 YYP

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,581 mi
Last recorded71,581 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 YYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 71,581 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources also loose and lens missing LED unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear differential vibration absorber deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 61,753 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff vibration absorber damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2025 61,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35 r18 88y pirelli run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

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

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff vibration absorber damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2024 53,150 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 46,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,988 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 33,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,922 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,903 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,203 miles

Both rear tyre tread wearing thin

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2018 21,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyre tread wearing thin

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 14,747 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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SW14 YYP is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW14 YYP, 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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SW14 YYP is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 4 July 2014.

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