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YC14 BSV

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,215 mi
Last recorded123,215 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,215 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 123,215 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 101,441 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 225/40/18rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 245/35/18rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,494 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,711 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 76,652 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,456 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 73,456 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,231 miles

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

rear brakes wearing low

Fail 31 Aug 2019 68,188 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front have lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light on

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear brakes wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,396 miles

child's seat fitted to n/s rear

nail to n/s rear tyre

odd size tyres front to rear

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 42,707 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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YC14 BSV is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC14 BSV, 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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YC14 BSV is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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