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S11 MVG

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 MVG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,943 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 97,364 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 97,363 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 93,840 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 93,627 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect inner track rod or rack. play inside gatier (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2023 87,709 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 87,703 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,390 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 83,344 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,778 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn near to wear sensor

Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,778 miles

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads worn near to wear sensor

Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,669 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 47,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 47,482 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,327 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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S11 MVG is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S11 MVG, 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 S11 MVG registered?

S11 MVG is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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