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FA14 AAU

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,332 mi
Last recorded136,332 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA14 AAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 136,332 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 116,822 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slow to operate but works

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 May 2025 116,822 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slow to operate but works

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 May 2024 98,041 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 86,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2022 71,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp insecure

Fail 26 May 2022 71,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2021 56,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,832 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,524 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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FA14 AAU is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA14 AAU, 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 FA14 AAU registered?

FA14 AAU is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is FA14 AAU safe to buy?

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