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SJ02 MAM

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,541 mi
Last recorded164,541 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 MAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 164,541 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 164,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 154,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 143,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 143,858 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 132,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,183 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 114,183 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (SIDELIGHTS) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 108,957 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 108,957 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothsides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 64,682 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 64,680 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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SJ02 MAM is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ02 MAM, 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 SJ02 MAM registered?

SJ02 MAM is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2014.

Is SJ02 MAM safe to buy?

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