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YJ14 WGC

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,776 mi
Last recorded51,776 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 51,776 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 51,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,822 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 41,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 30,672 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 30,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ( marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f daylight running light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2023 30,406 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 30,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 29,071 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 29,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,776 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing inbetween treadsx2 small cuts

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,105 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 27,105 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,061 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 24,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cuts in nearside front tyre and worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,125 miles

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 WGC is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YJ14 WGC, 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 YJ14 WGC registered?

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

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