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AK07 MER

2013 BMW 114

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,142 mi
Last recorded168,142 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 MER
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 168,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted preventing from full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,648 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,945 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,574 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 87,574 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper rubber split

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2017 58,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight out (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper rubber split

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on surface edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on surface edges (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,262 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

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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AK07 MER is a 2013 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK07 MER, 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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AK07 MER is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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