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B7 SYL

2013 BMW 114

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,186 mi
Last recorded54,186 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 SYL
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 54,186 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 87,272 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 50,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 81,657 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 81,657 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 45,613 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,352 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 40,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 34,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 61,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 27,076 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,266 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,190 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,717 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 8,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 35,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 6,561 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 27,662 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 4,970 miles

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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B7 SYL is a 2013 BMW 114 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 B7 SYL, 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 B7 SYL registered?

B7 SYL is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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