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R321 NAE

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,812 mi
Last recorded196,812 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 NAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 196,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 190,256 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 190,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 183,243 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 174,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 152,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 119,155 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2020 86,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,439 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,324 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 56,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,485 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 43,995 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk faulty (5.2.5a)

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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R321 NAE is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R321 NAE, 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 R321 NAE registered?

R321 NAE is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is R321 NAE safe to buy?

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