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AK14 RYU

2014 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,313 mi
Last recorded118,313 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 12065,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 RYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 118,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,397 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 105,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at outer edge [Pirelli Cinturato 225/45/17 91W ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 92,638 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm pirelli Cinturato 225/45/17 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at outer edge [Pirelli Cinturato 225/45/17 91W ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 65,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 45,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,223 miles

engine cover s and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 3 Jun 2017 19,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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 RYU is a 2014 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYU, 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 AK14 RYU registered?

AK14 RYU is a 2014 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2014.

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