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SV14 KGU

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,807 mi
Last recorded105,807 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 KGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 105,807 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,793 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,737 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,660 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,123 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suggest tracking with new tyres ,due to uneven wear

Fail 19 Mar 2021 66,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulders worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suggest tracking with new tyres ,due to uneven wear

Pass 21 Mar 2020 61,299 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,790 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 31,479 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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SV14 KGU is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV14 KGU, 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 SV14 KGU registered?

SV14 KGU is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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