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Y77 CGT

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

218,308 mi
Last recorded218,308 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY77 CGT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 218,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 218,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 145,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Park brake lazy.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 118,635 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 118,635 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 140,670 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Park brake lazy

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 140,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35R18 88Y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Park brake lazy

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 4 Jan 2024 177,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 132,582 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2023 132,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 88Y Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,141 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 120,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 110,909 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,610 miles

No print out of smoke test, due to low emissions

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2020 103,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

No print out of smoke test, due to low emissions

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,916 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 84,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 82,012 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,120 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 60,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,808 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,229 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 48,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y77 CGT is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y77 CGT, 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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Y77 CGT is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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