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YJ14 YHE

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,950 mi
Last recorded118,950 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 YHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 118,950 miles

Front Shock absorber covers deteriorated/failing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise ()

Surface corrosion to steering suspension and brake components

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 118,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Disc faces excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Disc faces excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Disc faces excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Disc faces excessively corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Shock absorber covers deteriorated/failing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong Advise ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 113,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,981 miles

Nearside 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 12 Nov 2021 96,805 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2021 96,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,595 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 64,240 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 64,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 47,665 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 47,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 34,888 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 YHE is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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