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PL64 DTF

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL64 DTF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 116,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 116,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 105,233 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Donut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 105,228 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Donut (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,075 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 95,075 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,115 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 64,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,696 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,972 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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PL64 DTF 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 69.2%.

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 PL64 DTF, 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 PL64 DTF registered?

PL64 DTF is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2014.

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