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YJ14 UYZ

2014 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,502 mi
Last recorded141,502 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12561,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 UYZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 141,502 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,567 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Differential Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 113,068 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 112,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn particles flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hub has grinder cut in where ball joint was removed/refitted

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn particles flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 98,713 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x 2 cuts down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn particles flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hub has grinder cut in where ball joint was removed/refitted

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn particles flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 90,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 71,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,490 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,281 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer has been removed (7.1.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' lots of minor chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lots of minor chips (8.3.1d)

engine management and drivetrain warnings on dash display

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YJ14 UYZ is a 2014 BMW 125 in Black 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 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 61,836 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ14 UYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ14 UYZ is a 2014 BMW 125, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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