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YC14 YCW

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,761 mi
Last recorded142,761 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 142,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,842 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,577 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 95,489 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2019 76,779 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,706 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,706 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,361 miles

Both front tyres have irregular wear to the outer edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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 YCW is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

YC14 YCW is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is YC14 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 YCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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