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VA14 LFD

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,453 mi
Last recorded148,453 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 LFD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 148,453 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 140,826 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 140,824 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 134,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 134,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 125,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,627 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 113,627 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 113,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,122 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,739 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,511 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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VA14 LFD is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA14 LFD, 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 VA14 LFD registered?

VA14 LFD is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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