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YL14 PBF

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,936 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,917 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,938 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,862 miles

All steering and suspension components undersealed

Manufactures covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,176 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,307 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2020 46,307 miles

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 40,912 miles

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 30,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 22,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,885 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 20,885 miles

front brake binding front brakes dragging/stalling before releasing (3.7.B.1)

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 PBF is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

YL14 PBF is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is YL14 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 PBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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