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VK14 ZRN

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,954 mi
Last recorded146,954 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 ZRN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 146,954 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 145,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,820 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,214 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 116,892 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 116,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 101,974 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 ZRN is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK14 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

VK14 ZRN is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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