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S17 CVF

2014 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,787 mi
Last recorded118,787 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 CVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 118,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 115,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,213 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 107,212 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper rubber damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,282 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 87,098 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 87,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lense cracked

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in passenger side swept area but within tolerance (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,267 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 45,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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S17 CVF is a 2014 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S17 CVF, 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 S17 CVF registered?

S17 CVF is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2014.

Is S17 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 CVF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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