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YH14 LTJ

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,679 mi
Last recorded123,679 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 LTJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 123,679 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 114,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 105,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,493 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 95,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 84,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear parking brake noisy on application whilst being roller brake tested. Performance / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 May 2020 77,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split: both ns and os

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 30 Mar 2019 67,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged within tread area. Cords not exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NS AND OS APPEAR ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NS AND OS ON 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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YH14 LTJ is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH14 LTJ, 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 YH14 LTJ registered?

YH14 LTJ is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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