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R33 LAE

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 LAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 117,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,365 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 91,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,576 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 72,310 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 61,129 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 28 Dec 2018 33,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 20,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 20,685 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly feathered on outer edge.

Fail 10 Jul 2017 20,196 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly feathered on outer edge.

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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R33 LAE is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R33 LAE, 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 R33 LAE registered?

R33 LAE is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2014.

Is R33 LAE safe to buy?

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