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V88 ABS

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,240 mi
Last recorded70,240 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 ABS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 70,240 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,262 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 66,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 57,921 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 57,921 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,834 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 49,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 88y runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 40,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R18 88Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 13,604 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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V88 ABS is a 2014 BMW 120 in White 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 V88 ABS, 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 V88 ABS registered?

V88 ABS is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is V88 ABS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 ABS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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