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YH14 WXG

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,221 mi
Last recorded137,221 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 WXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 137,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 117,662 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,570 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,674 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,857 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (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 WXG is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

YH14 WXG is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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