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S20 EAL

2014 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,202 mi
Last recorded90,202 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12561,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 EAL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 90,202 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front dust covers no longer prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 90,130 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate has no spacing where required (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate has no spacing where required (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front dust covers no longer prevent ingress of dirt (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 85,228 miles

Rear both driveshafts corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cannot inspect brake/fuel pipes due to undertrays

Fail 27 Feb 2023 73,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

cannot inspect brake/fuel pipes due to undertrays

Pass 17 May 2022 70,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,948 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,680 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,497 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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S20 EAL is a 2014 BMW 125 in Blue 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 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 61,836 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S20 EAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S20 EAL registered?

S20 EAL is a 2014 BMW 125, first registered on 24 November 2014.

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