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YJ14 YNL

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,448 mi
Last recorded127,448 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 YNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 127,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS indicates low pressure

Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,173 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres on approx' 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,872 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 108,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,008 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 102,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade judders (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,926 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 92,925 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,738 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,327 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YNL is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

YJ14 YNL is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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