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YJ14 XAU

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,179 mi
Last recorded94,179 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 XAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,179 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 94,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 86,071 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 76,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 68,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 60,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 53,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 88Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,195 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 35,021 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 20,353 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,285 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 20,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,231 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 XAU is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey 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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

YJ14 XAU is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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