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R14 SKL

2018 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,595 mi
Last recorded77,595 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 SKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 77,595 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 73,223 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 68,901 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 61,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 61,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,018 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 34,495 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2021 34,495 miles

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

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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R14 SKL is a 2018 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 R14 SKL, 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 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R14 SKL registered?

R14 SKL is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is R14 SKL safe to buy?

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