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NK14 SGU

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

86,643 mi
Last recorded86,643 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK14 SGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 86,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,061 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,288 miles

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

Rear seats folded down

screen chipped

Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,749 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 63,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 56,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 19 Mar 2021 55,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,687 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,799 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 37,480 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 37,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under cover fitted

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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NK14 SGU 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 NK14 SGU, 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 NK14 SGU registered?

NK14 SGU is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is NK14 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK14 SGU 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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