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YG14 UPL

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,506 mi
Last recorded190,506 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 UPL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 190,506 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 182,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources damaged (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear corroded under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 170,887 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 170,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 160,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 160,256 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 146,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Oct 2020 131,415 miles

engine to clean to register on DSM

Fail 14 Oct 2020 131,415 miles

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

engine to clean to register on DSM

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,455 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,435 miles

front registration plate delaminating

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 UPL 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 69.2%.

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 YG14 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

YG14 UPL is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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