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YL14 OGC

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,516 mi
Last recorded150,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 150,516 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 150,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,889 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 114,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm at bottom of belt in multiple places (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edge's and on 2mm and sidewall damage and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r inner and o/s/r outer look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 92,054 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 60,075 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,059 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,771 miles

engine cover fitted

lower under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,817 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 24,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 17,893 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

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 OGC is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL14 OGC, 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.

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What year was YL14 OGC registered?

YL14 OGC is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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