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YG14 JOA

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,507 mi
Last recorded129,507 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 JOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 129,507 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,190 miles

Offside slight play inner steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2023 103,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,502 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,061 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,060 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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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YG14 JOA is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver 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 YG14 JOA, 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 YG14 JOA registered?

YG14 JOA is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2014.

Is YG14 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG14 JOA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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