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YA14 VPP

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,784 mi
Last recorded157,784 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 VPP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 157,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad indicator/wear sensor wiring broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 157,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad indicator/wear sensor wiring broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 147,960 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 147,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 138,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 125,507 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 125,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 123,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,867 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall has numerous cuts and gouges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit - 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit - 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,592 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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YA14 VPP is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA14 VPP, 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 YA14 VPP registered?

YA14 VPP is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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