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SE14 XAM

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,765 mi
Last recorded130,765 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE14 XAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 130,765 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,018 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front brake pipe slightly bugled but covered in a plastic material. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 119,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front brake pipe slightly bugled but covered in a plastic material. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 108,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,193 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,825 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,723 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,447 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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SE14 XAM is a 2014 BMW 120 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 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 SE14 XAM, 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 SE14 XAM registered?

SE14 XAM is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is SE14 XAM safe to buy?

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