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A12 DAB

2014 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,700 mi
Last recorded85,700 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 2 Series50,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DAB
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 85,700 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 80,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,001 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 60,241 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 60,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,447 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,199 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 39,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 39,376 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 36,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 35,999 miles

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

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Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,391 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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A12 DAB is a 2014 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 50,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 DAB registered?

A12 DAB is a 2014 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 22 April 2014.

Is A12 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 DAB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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