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YL14 OLH

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,222 mi
Last recorded126,222 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 118,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 118,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling device snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,835 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 85,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 85,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,380 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 71,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 58,593 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 57,726 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 51,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,096 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,545 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 OLH is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

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

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