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PT51 ATE

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,194 mi
Last recorded59,194 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT51 ATE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,413 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 89,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 56,830 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,428 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 54,469 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,605 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,996 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 51,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,422 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 73,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,889 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,534 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 32,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,530 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 2,419 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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PT51 ATE is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PT51 ATE, 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 PT51 ATE registered?

PT51 ATE is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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