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RE14 BAR

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,573 mi
Last recorded84,573 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE14 BAR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 66,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,154 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 May 2022 51,844 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 44,116 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,043 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,043 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,602 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake pads, close to limit

front tyres close to limit

no print out, emissions to clean

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 27 Apr 2018 29,572 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly lazy (3.7.B.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake pads, close to limit

front tyres close to limit

no print out, emissions to clean

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Apr 2017 23,334 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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RE14 BAR is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RE14 BAR, 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 RE14 BAR registered?

RE14 BAR is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is RE14 BAR safe to buy?

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