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B19 TKL

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,223 mi
Last recorded161,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 TKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 161,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 141,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 120,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,540 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 101,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 89,299 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 89,296 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,244 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 38,526 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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B19 TKL is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B19 TKL, 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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B19 TKL is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2014.

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