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YL14 CPV

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,868 mi
Last recorded49,868 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 CPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 49,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 41,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 40,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,841 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 38,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 37,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 28,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 24,528 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 24,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 20,960 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,756 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 15,630 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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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YL14 CPV is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YL14 CPV, 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 YL14 CPV registered?

YL14 CPV is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2014.

Is YL14 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 CPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL14 CPV have outstanding finance?

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