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N500 DGA

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,307 mi
Last recorded88,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 DGA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 88,307 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,140 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 79,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 79,893 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,843 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 72,843 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 71,623 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 60,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 39,295 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 13,814 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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N500 DGA is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N500 DGA, 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 N500 DGA registered?

N500 DGA is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2014.

Is N500 DGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 DGA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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