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YJ14 XTL

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,482 mi
Last recorded150,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 150,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 150,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 149,436 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 138,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 121,734 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2022 107,105 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 May 2022 107,105 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Mar 2019 74,857 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,378 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 35,840 miles

Front tyres wearing very low on outer edges

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 XTL 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 XTL, 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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YJ14 XTL is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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