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CA53 ARR

2013 BMW 114

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,979 mi
Last recorded107,979 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 ARR
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 107,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged chunck of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat sometime goes down when sit in seat

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsf normal tyre, rest are runflats

Fail 11 Nov 2025 107,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged chunck of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat sometime goes down when sit in seat

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsf normal tyre, rest are runflats

Pass 23 Nov 2024 93,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2023 75,406 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,112 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 66,112 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 53,339 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 29 May 2019 45,398 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 38,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 38,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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CA53 ARR is a 2013 BMW 114 in Black 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 CA53 ARR, 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 CA53 ARR registered?

CA53 ARR is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is CA53 ARR safe to buy?

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