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YT14 EFZ

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,001 mi
Last recorded169,001 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 EFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 169,001 miles

Undertray Fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2025 158,520 miles

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2024 150,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 150,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 127,057 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 100,275 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 100,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,592 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 79,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 51,675 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

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

engine covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to rear suspension components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

rear wiper blade split

under-trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 51,675 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to rear suspension components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

rear wiper blade split

under-trays fitted

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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YT14 EFZ is a 2014 BMW 120 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 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,740 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT14 EFZ, 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.

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What year was YT14 EFZ registered?

YT14 EFZ is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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