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NL14 FEM

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,137 mi
Last recorded103,137 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 FEM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,137 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 87,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MAINLY ON INNER DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MAINLY ON INNER DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION & NOTCLEARING

Offside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE INSECURE

Fail 25 Nov 2022 87,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MAINLY ON INNER DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL & WORN ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened MAINLY ON INNER DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE IN POOR CONDITION & NOTCLEARING

Offside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE INSECURE

Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,938 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 77,938 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 67,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 51,837 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,108 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 33,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 23,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (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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NL14 FEM is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL14 FEM, 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 NL14 FEM registered?

NL14 FEM is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2014.

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