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YJ14 VKC

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,543 mi
Last recorded119,543 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 119,543 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 111,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2023 98,843 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 86,446 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 86,446 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 75,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 71,478 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,178 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 47,259 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,873 miles

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

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

smoke test too clean to read.

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 VKC is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKC, 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 YJ14 VKC registered?

YJ14 VKC is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YJ14 VKC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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