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XM51 MAT

2014 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM51 MAT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,396 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 70,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 56,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,396 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,224 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,474 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 48,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 40,634 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear nail in osr tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,240 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 30,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,115 miles

diesel smoke test to clean

Fail 13 Mar 2017 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

diesel smoke test to clean

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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XM51 MAT is a 2014 BMW 120 in Blue 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 XM51 MAT, 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 XM51 MAT registered?

XM51 MAT is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is XM51 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for XM51 MAT 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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