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SY14 VUK

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,679 mi
Last recorded124,679 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 VUK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 124,679 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 114,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2024 101,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2023 88,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 75,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,272 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2021 68,089 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,090 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 53,479 miles

both front tyres perished and edges worn 2055516

osr tyre puncture, perished and wall worn

parking brake performance low osr

tyre pressure monitor system on

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,982 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 40,970 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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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SY14 VUK is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue 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 SY14 VUK, 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 SY14 VUK registered?

SY14 VUK is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is SY14 VUK safe to buy?

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