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YJ14 XZC

2014 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,136 mi
Last recorded108,136 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 XZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 104,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 96,185 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 96,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 84,935 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 69,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 56,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 48,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,277 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,499 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,311 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 XZC is a 2014 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

YJ14 XZC is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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