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E23 MLB

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,276 mi
Last recorded103,276 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 MLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 103,276 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2025 78,663 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 78,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 59,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT recommend replaceing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT recommend replaceing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2023 54,177 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 24 May 2023 54,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tyre wall x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 31 May 2022 51,506 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 45,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,026 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 40,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,678 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 31,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,860 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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E23 MLB is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E23 MLB, 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 E23 MLB registered?

E23 MLB is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 12 February 2014.

Is E23 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E23 MLB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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