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VD13 FFY

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD13 FFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 99,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 88,951 miles

Front under tray (s) on at time of MOT

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear boot lock slightly faulty

Fail 29 Nov 2024 88,950 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing wrong front/rear (0.1 (d))

Front under tray (s) on at time of MOT

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear boot lock slightly faulty

Pass 2 Dec 2023 78,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 68,740 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,522 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,151 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,794 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2017 21,263 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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VD13 FFY is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VD13 FFY, 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 VD13 FFY registered?

VD13 FFY is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 15 January 2014.

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