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F5 LJF

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,596 mi
Last recorded106,596 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 LJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 106,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 30 May 2025 92,304 miles

Slight play in offside steering

Fail 30 May 2025 92,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in offside steering

Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in offside steering

Fail 3 Jun 2024 79,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in offside steering

Pass 26 May 2023 71,426 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 71,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 64,178 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both just legal 1.8-2mm 245/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to approx 3mm 245/35/18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 53,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,923 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 36,668 miles

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

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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F5 LJF is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver 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 F5 LJF, 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 F5 LJF registered?

F5 LJF is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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