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YL14 PHA

2014 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,064 mi
Last recorded131,064 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12561,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 PHA
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 131,064 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,732 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 117,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 105,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,127 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 75,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2to3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on about 2to3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,001 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 46,680 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 46,678 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

washer fluid warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2018 31,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,330 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PHA is a 2014 BMW 125 in Black 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 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 61,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHA, 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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YL14 PHA is a 2014 BMW 125, first registered on 8 July 2014.

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