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R121 BOD

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

100,807 mi
Last recorded100,807 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 BOD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 99,172 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 88,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 94,051 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear scrubbing off on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,547 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,156 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 89,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,098 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 66,098 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,580 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 84,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,711 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,134 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 50,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 70,872 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 70,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2019 44,410 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 68,398 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 35,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 64,278 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 24,724 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 22,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,488 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 39,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,933 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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R121 BOD is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 R121 BOD, 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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R121 BOD is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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