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A26 MCT

2013 BMW 114

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,485 mi
Last recorded105,485 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MCT
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 101,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside,, Play in steering rack inner joint, Excessive play likely to cause tyre wear

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,668 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn & heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play causing tyre wear ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 70,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn & heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play causing tyre wear ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,652 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 57,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,157 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edge

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Causing tyre wear ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 32,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn lipped

front brake pads low

front tyres edges worn

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,444 miles

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

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

front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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A26 MCT is a 2013 BMW 114 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,099 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A26 MCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A26 MCT registered?

A26 MCT is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 26 August 2013.

Is A26 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 MCT 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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