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YL14 TFV

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 TFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 80,726 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,193 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2024 59,497 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,673 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2022 48,749 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 35,522 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,255 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 TFV is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TFV, 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

How do I check the history of YL14 TFV?

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What year was YL14 TFV registered?

YL14 TFV is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is YL14 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 TFV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL14 TFV have outstanding finance?

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