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VE14 VNW

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,693 mi
Last recorded162,693 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 VNW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 162,693 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 149,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,739 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 131,721 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads below 1.5 (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear pads below 1.5 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 121,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 97,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,021 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,238 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,834 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,833 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,075 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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VE14 VNW is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE14 VNW, 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 VE14 VNW registered?

VE14 VNW is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 19 July 2014.

Is VE14 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE14 VNW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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