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S23 XLH

2014 BMW 125

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12561,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 XLH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 97,738 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured in three places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jun 2025 87,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,851 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 78,852 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 70,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,584 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 55,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 44,155 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 32,855 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,270 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 31,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,052 miles

Offside Front deep cuts in tyre tread evident

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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S23 XLH is a 2014 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S23 XLH, 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 S23 XLH registered?

S23 XLH is a 2014 BMW 125, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is S23 XLH safe to buy?

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