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VK14 TZT

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,875 mi
Last recorded120,875 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 TZT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,875 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Oct 2025 120,865 miles

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

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2024 113,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,063 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,273 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,542 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 71,171 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,167 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,534 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Fail 12 Apr 2018 59,534 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Zero emissions

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,293 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 49,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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 TZT 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 69.2%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

VK14 TZT is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for VK14 TZT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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