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EL03 SAR

2013 BMW 114

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,485 mi
Last recorded107,485 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL03 SAR
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 107,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 105,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (REPLACE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (REPLACE SOON) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 100,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,493 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 12 Apr 2022 82,210 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,769 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 76,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 60,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,261 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 47,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 30,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,064 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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EL03 SAR is a 2013 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EL03 SAR, 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 EL03 SAR registered?

EL03 SAR is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is EL03 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL03 SAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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