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YL14 NLK

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 NLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 84,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,872 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,707 miles

Rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,568 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 58,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 53,037 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,057 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 49,057 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror side repeator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 41,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,557 miles

unable to obtain emissions report

Pass 8 Jul 2017 27,794 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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YL14 NLK is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

YL14 NLK is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is YL14 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 NLK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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