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PL14 MZJ

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,780 mi
Last recorded98,780 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL14 MZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,780 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 86,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,182 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,466 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 41,125 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,413 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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PL14 MZJ is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black 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 PL14 MZJ, 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 PL14 MZJ registered?

PL14 MZJ is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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The MOT history for PL14 MZJ 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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