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YL14 PLN

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,022 mi
Last recorded105,022 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 105,022 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2024 99,399 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,958 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (Doughnut ring slightly cracked) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 91,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s)

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (Doughnut ring slightly cracked) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 80,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 71,821 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,806 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,626 miles

Emissions not detected (Too clean)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 32,964 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 PLN is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

YL14 PLN is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 3 July 2014.

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The MOT history for YL14 PLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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