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YC14 ODY

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,823 mi
Last recorded122,823 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 ODY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 122,823 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 122,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative light on (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working outside of requirements

Fail 17 Jan 2025 114,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working outside of requirements

Pass 26 Jan 2024 105,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,896 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 67,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 46,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,720 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 30,720 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ODY is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC14 ODY registered?

YC14 ODY is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is YC14 ODY safe to buy?

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