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YL14 OVT

2014 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,859 mi
Last recorded63,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12561,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 OVT
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 63,859 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 59,489 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 59,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 54,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,820 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,057 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 45,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,876 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 37,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,224 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 17,877 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YL14 OVT is a 2014 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 61,836 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL14 OVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YL14 OVT registered?

YL14 OVT is a 2014 BMW 125, first registered on 22 July 2014.

Is YL14 OVT safe to buy?

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