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YH14 VSD

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,198 mi
Last recorded151,198 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 VSD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 151,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 142,948 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected shows white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud down (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 139,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,917 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 80,096 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,225 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,104 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 63,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished on outer edge.

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn unevenly. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge worn unevenly. (4.1.E.1)

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 VSD is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH14 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

YH14 VSD is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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