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N888 BJC

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,668 mi
Last recorded107,668 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 BJC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 107,668 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 May 2026 107,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb failure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2025 76,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,213 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 67,995 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 67,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 90,547 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 90,537 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 60,894 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 60,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

plastic sill trims, engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,580 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,338 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,856 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 43,856 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,245 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 49,231 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 29 Oct 2019 37,726 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 30,377 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,004 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 32,987 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,945 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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N888 BJC is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N888 BJC, 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 N888 BJC registered?

N888 BJC is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2014.

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