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YF14 PBY

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 PBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 108,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 41,892 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 41,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 41,637 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 41,637 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 38,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,339 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 36,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 32,566 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 32,566 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 29,756 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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YF14 PBY is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YF14 PBY, 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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YF14 PBY is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 11 June 2014.

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