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VK14 OAY

2014 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,254 mi
Last recorded94,254 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 OAY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 94,254 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front play in inner steering rack joint ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 91,862 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 91,862 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,885 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,496 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,703 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,703 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,426 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 55,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF OUTSIDE EDGES. (TRACKING) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,517 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,672 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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VK14 OAY is a 2014 BMW 120 in Grey 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 VK14 OAY, 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 VK14 OAY registered?

VK14 OAY is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is VK14 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK14 OAY 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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