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YE64 BYU

2014 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,198 mi
Last recorded97,198 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE64 BYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 86,766 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,119 miles

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,948 miles

Under trays fitted blocking view of components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,471 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,990 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 May 2019 41,497 miles

undertray fitted blocking view to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 May 2019 41,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted blocking view to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 May 2018 38,873 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Pass 16 May 2017 27,474 miles

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall cut

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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YE64 BYU is a 2014 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YE64 BYU, 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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What year was YE64 BYU registered?

YE64 BYU is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2014.

Is YE64 BYU safe to buy?

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