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YH14 VZO

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,420 mi
Last recorded87,420 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 87,420 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 86,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,547 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,701 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,701 miles

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

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

under side engine cover

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,834 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 23 Mar 2018 47,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

under side engine cover

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,492 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 8 Apr 2017 36,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under side engine cover

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 VZO is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZO, 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 YH14 VZO registered?

YH14 VZO is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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