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YE14 XMV

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,069 mi
Last recorded161,069 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 XMV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 161,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 143,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

please leave vehicle clear for inspection including the boot area

Fail 14 Jan 2025 143,882 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

please leave vehicle clear for inspection including the boot area

Pass 14 Dec 2023 114,006 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,890 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 63,398 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 63,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 56,095 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 4mm

rear brake pads 3mm

Fail 21 May 2018 56,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 4mm

rear brake pads 3mm

tyre size 225/45/17 run flat

wipers not tested

Pass 9 May 2017 42,866 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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YE14 XMV is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black 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 YE14 XMV, 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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YE14 XMV is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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