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SM12 SRM

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,401 mi
Last recorded136,401 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 SRM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 136,401 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake calliper retaining spring missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor loom rubbing on o/s/r driveshaft

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak, differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 134,899 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split, smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cleaned rear registration plate prior to test

Nearside Front Brake calliper retaining spring missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake wear sensor loom rubbing on o/s/r driveshaft

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak, differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 116,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 99,971 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2021 91,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,073 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 72,998 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 72,998 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 63,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it and are run flat tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade

Fail 1 May 2018 63,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in it and are run flat tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade

Pass 8 Feb 2017 56,247 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 56,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SM12 SRM 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 SM12 SRM, 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 SM12 SRM registered?

SM12 SRM is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2014.

Is SM12 SRM safe to buy?

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