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YJ14 YJB

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,526 mi
Last recorded72,526 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 72,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 59,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,328 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 42,183 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,484 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,484 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,805 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 YJB is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ14 YJB registered?

YJ14 YJB is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is YJ14 YJB safe to buy?

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