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RO14 EXS

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,310 mi
Last recorded124,310 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 EXS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 124,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 118,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 118,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 82,971 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 82,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 70,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,154 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,273 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 47,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 38,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 32,061 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 31,910 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 26,624 miles

Nearside Front tyre kerb bead cut close to cord

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

discs worn

wipers smearing

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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RO14 EXS is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO14 EXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO14 EXS registered?

RO14 EXS is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is RO14 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO14 EXS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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