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FL14 ONS

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL14 ONS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 116,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 101,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,852 miles

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

Nearside Front NSF fog light cracked but not likely to come detached

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF tension strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 92,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF tension strut bush split and leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front NSF fog light cracked but not likely to come detached

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF tension strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 84,933 miles

Nearside Front Fog lens cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to felxi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 53,776 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 53,776 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (strong advise) (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ONS is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

FL14 ONS is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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