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EY14 KGU

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,219 mi
Last recorded116,219 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY14 KGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,219 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 108,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 100,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,233 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,233 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,061 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid put screen wash in as was empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,933 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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EY14 KGU is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY14 KGU, 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 EY14 KGU registered?

EY14 KGU is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is EY14 KGU safe to buy?

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