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N18 NNL

2014 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,601 mi
Last recorded52,601 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 NNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 52,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 47,896 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 47,892 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 45,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 45,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 37,308 miles

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

exhaust reading 0.01 too clean for print out

Pass 18 Dec 2020 32,922 miles

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

exhaust reading 0.01 too clean for print out

Fail 18 Dec 2020 32,922 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust reading 0.01 too clean for print out

Pass 16 Dec 2019 30,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 24,254 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 19,648 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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N18 NNL is a 2014 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N18 NNL, 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 N18 NNL registered?

N18 NNL is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2014.

Is N18 NNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 NNL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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