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PY14 KGV

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,277 mi
Last recorded131,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY14 KGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 131,277 miles

N/S Day Running Light In/Op but vehicle 2014 not March 2018 on

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 131,277 miles

N/S Day Running Light In/Op but vehicle 2014 not March 2018 on

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Just Locking Wheel Bolt loose..... x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 123,866 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,631 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 105,167 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 105,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 97,416 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 92,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 78,182 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 78,182 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PY14 KGV 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 PY14 KGV, 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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PY14 KGV is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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