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YG14 VLJ

2014 BMW 220

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,636 mi
Last recorded78,636 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 22055,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model220
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,873 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 70,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 62,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 62,400 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,342 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,859 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 49,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 35,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,641 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,420 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 24,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 18,364 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 18,364 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the BMW 220?

Based on 135,653 MOT tests across 15,825 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
6,409
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
15,825
On UK Roads
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YG14 VLJ is a 2014 BMW 220 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 55,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG14 VLJ registered?

YG14 VLJ is a 2014 BMW 220, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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