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YD14 UPE

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,612 mi
Last recorded123,612 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 UPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 123,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 107,746 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 107,745 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 102,303 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just passed test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,805 miles

engine covers fitted preventing some inspections

full under shields fitted preventing some inspections

Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted preventing some inspections

full under shields fitted preventing some inspections

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,957 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,800 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 61,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 55,813 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 45,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,470 miles

inboard front brake pads wearing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 25,180 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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YD14 UPE 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 84.6%.

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 YD14 UPE, 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 YD14 UPE registered?

YD14 UPE is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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