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S41 FAM

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,544 mi
Last recorded130,544 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 FAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 130,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 130,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 123,018 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front panel damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front fog lights missing

front bumper damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2024 122,826 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper Insecure & Damage Causing Multiple Sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing Panel Heavily Dented/Deformed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 105,245 miles

Front Bumper Slightly Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake Light Lens Slightly Cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 105,245 miles

Front Bumper Slightly Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake Light Lens Slightly Cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,764 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt sticking can be operated

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 66,764 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt sticking can be operated

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 53,509 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 51,327 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,372 miles

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

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

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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S41 FAM is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S41 FAM, 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 S41 FAM registered?

S41 FAM is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is S41 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S41 FAM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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