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UF04 TAX

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF04 TAX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 106,283 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,637 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 89,637 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 86,118 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 86,116 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,466 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 64,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,919 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,061 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front / rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre kerb bead cut

discs worn

wipers smearing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & 3mm (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front / rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre kerb bead cut

Offside Front Nail in tyre & kerb bead cut ()

discs worn

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jul 2016 24,391 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front tyre kerb bead cut & sidewall scuffed

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread & sidewall scuffed

Offside Front tyre kerb bead cut

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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UF04 TAX is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UF04 TAX, 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 UF04 TAX registered?

UF04 TAX is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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