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YJ14 XPA

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2026 80,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2025 74,705 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 68,460 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively almost fail but in tolerance (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn /breaking up almost fail requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened breaking up almost fail requires attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under vehicle dirty

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,714 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,814 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 39,379 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 28,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 18,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 13,972 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 XPA is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

YJ14 XPA is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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