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DB08 HAN

2012 BMW 114

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 HAN
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 83,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front washer jets weak

Fail 1 Aug 2025 83,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,870 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 78,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,633 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 66,335 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 62,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,275 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 54,275 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 45,815 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 22,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 16,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,588 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,925 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 11,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DB08 HAN is a 2012 BMW 114 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DB08 HAN, 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.

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DB08 HAN is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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