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P88 SOU

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 SOU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 90,481 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,057 miles

Exhaust system slightly insecure (flexi)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,020 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 78,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,951 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 56,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,143 miles

N/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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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P88 SOU is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P88 SOU, 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 P88 SOU registered?

P88 SOU is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 2 July 2014.

Is P88 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P88 SOU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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