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FC14 ARE

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,802 mi
Last recorded115,802 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC14 ARE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 115,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 111,767 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,863 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,611 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm tread 225/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm tread 225/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 37,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FC14 ARE is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FC14 ARE, 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 FC14 ARE registered?

FC14 ARE is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is FC14 ARE safe to buy?

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