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A2 LAO

2012 BMW 114

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,341 mi
Last recorded56,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LAO
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,341 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,542 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,705 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 39,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A2 LAO is a 2012 BMW 114 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 56,888 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 A2 LAO, 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 14 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 LAO registered?

A2 LAO is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is A2 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 LAO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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