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YJ14 XEV

2014 BMW 125

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,156 mi
Last recorded103,156 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12561,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 XEV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 103,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,611 miles

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 15 Jun 2024 65,017 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 65,017 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 65,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps broken and corroded (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps broken and corroded (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front rack end slight play

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pad light on

Pass 13 Oct 2023 61,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,074 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 51,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,075 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 46,075 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 29,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,691 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 16,883 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YJ14 XEV is a 2014 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 61,836 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ14 XEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ14 XEV is a 2014 BMW 125, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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