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YJ14 YLE

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,270 mi
Last recorded79,270 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 79,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,953 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 62,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 53,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,471 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 46,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,288 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 37,483 miles

offside front tyre very low on outside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2019 29,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,946 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,650 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 YLE is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

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

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The MOT history for YJ14 YLE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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