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B14 AKW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,042 mi
Last recorded131,042 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 AKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 131,042 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 131,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 128,299 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 125,330 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 120,761 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 120,761 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,192 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,014 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 109,415 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 109,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight exhaust gas leak from clamp, DPF to turbo

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 102,376 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper slight exhaust gas leak from clamp, DPF to turbo

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 95,708 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 74,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,838 miles

Brake warning light illuminated/rear pad sensor loose.

Rear seats folded at time of test/unable to check rear belts.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 68,838 miles

Brake warning light illuminated/rear pad sensor loose.

Rear seats folded at time of test/unable to check rear belts.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 63,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 34,119 miles

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,964 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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B14 AKW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 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 B14 AKW, 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 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B14 AKW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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