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WJ14 YCH

2014 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,016 mi
Last recorded145,016 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 2 Series50,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 YCH
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 145,016 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 145,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 139,338 miles

Exhaust mounting defective fouling rear bumper on o/s (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 139,338 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating message on dash (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective fouling rear bumper on o/s (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 121,227 miles

Nearside Front strut top mounting stiff to rotate

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

Offside Front strut top mounting stiff to rotate

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

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2021 112,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2021 112,199 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 104,908 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 104,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Strut mounting cracks when rotated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,022 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,974 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,375 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 65,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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WJ14 YCH is a 2014 BMW 2 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ14 YCH is a 2014 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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