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SG14 AUO

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG14 AUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 101,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 101,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL not working

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 86,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,854 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 69,851 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 65,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 52,711 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low warning light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,622 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 34,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outside edge.

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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SG14 AUO is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black 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 SG14 AUO, 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.

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What year was SG14 AUO registered?

SG14 AUO is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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