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SV64 XAM

2014 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,130 mi
Last recorded45,130 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV64 XAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 41,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 37,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 34,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2021 32,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/r18y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 29,759 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 29,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/r18 y r/flats (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 24,572 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 24,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35 R18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 21,420 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 21,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SV64 XAM is a 2014 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV64 XAM, 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 SV64 XAM registered?

SV64 XAM is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2014.

Is SV64 XAM safe to buy?

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