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YL14 NPY

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,436 mi
Last recorded157,436 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 NPY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 157,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 151,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 147,541 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 143,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 138,118 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 138,117 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,988 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 133,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,323 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 NPY is a 2014 BMW 120 in White 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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

YL14 NPY is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is YL14 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 NPY 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.

Does YL14 NPY have outstanding finance?

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