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P4 VPO

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,210 mi
Last recorded111,210 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 VPO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 111,210 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 96,871 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 96,865 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,609 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 80,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,949 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 67,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,787 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 63,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 56,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,491 miles

both rear tyres have cracking between tread

Pass 28 Sep 2016 20,816 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 20,827 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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P4 VPO is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P4 VPO, 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 P4 VPO registered?

P4 VPO is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2014.

Is P4 VPO safe to buy?

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