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AK14 CAE

2014 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,973 mi
Last recorded123,973 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 CAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 123,973 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 115,869 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake wear warning lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2022 105,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake wear warning lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,036 miles

all brakes worn/require checking

body damage

Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,999 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brakes worn/require checking

body damage

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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AK14 CAE is a 2014 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK14 CAE, 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 AK14 CAE registered?

AK14 CAE is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is AK14 CAE safe to buy?

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