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A22 CEX

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,798 mi
Last recorded101,798 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 CEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 101,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 159,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 92,389 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 146,892 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 137,076 miles

Nearside Front 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 Feb 2023 76,481 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,647 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips ... (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items .....clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 20 Jan 2023 129,647 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing found in drivers door ..and fitted (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips ... (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items .....clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Dec 2021 122,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

small crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 114,735 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,076 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,651 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,713 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2019 104,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 42,361 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,919 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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A22 CEX is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A22 CEX, 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.

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What year was A22 CEX registered?

A22 CEX is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2014.

Is A22 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 CEX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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