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SM14 RZD

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,663 mi
Last recorded78,663 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 RZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 78,663 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN INSIDE

Fail 5 Dec 2025 78,663 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE WORN INSIDE

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs further invastigating ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 77,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs further invastigating ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,695 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 75,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,916 miles

very slighty play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 31 Oct 2022 73,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

very slighty play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,745 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,745 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front discs in poor condition

low emitter no paperwork

under vehicle covered

Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front discs in poor condition

low emitter no paperwork

under vehicle covered

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,131 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,131 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 56,131 miles

Front 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2017

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 51,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges (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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SM14 RZD is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM14 RZD, 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 SM14 RZD registered?

SM14 RZD is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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