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FL14 NBD

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,730 mi
Last recorded125,730 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 NBD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 125,730 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 125,725 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 120,082 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

cover fitted to underbody preventing full inspectio

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 88,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 76,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,340 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 60,447 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 40,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 2mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,314 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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FL14 NBD is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey 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 FL14 NBD, 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 FL14 NBD registered?

FL14 NBD is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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The MOT history for FL14 NBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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