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T16 PHD

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,749 mi
Last recorded102,749 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 PHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 102,749 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 102,745 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 99,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

smoke head unable to pick up emissions

Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 80,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 71,960 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,734 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,960 miles

cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,978 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 55,978 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres have splits on inner sidewalls but not to cords

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,679 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 44,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,951 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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T16 PHD is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T16 PHD, 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 T16 PHD registered?

T16 PHD is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2014.

Is T16 PHD safe to buy?

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