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YJ14 VCT

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,167 mi
Last recorded173,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VCT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 173,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 150,213 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 150,213 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 127,523 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear diff leaking

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Apr 2022 127,521 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear diff leaking

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,593 miles

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

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2021 99,591 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp lit

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,889 miles

Both Front suspension arm bushes perished & slight play.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (Both sides). (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Inner face). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in Offside Front inner tie rod.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Both Front suspension arm bushes perished & slight play.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (Both sides). (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Inner face). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in Offside Front inner tie rod.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (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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YJ14 VCT 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 66.7%.

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 YJ14 VCT, 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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YJ14 VCT is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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