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YJ14 WWV

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,161 mi
Last recorded63,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 WWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 63,161 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 61,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 58,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 54,497 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 48,206 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 45,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,461 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 29,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 16,752 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 WWV is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WWV, 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 WWV registered?

YJ14 WWV is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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