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V16 GEB

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,928 mi
Last recorded41,928 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 GEB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,928 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 34,660 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 34,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 33,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. tyre also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2023 31,976 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 30,493 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 29,449 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 29,432 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted tyre leaking at beading due too distorted wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 28,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 24,475 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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V16 GEB is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V16 GEB, 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 V16 GEB registered?

V16 GEB is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2014.

Is V16 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 GEB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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