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FM10 MCL

2013 BMW 114

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 MCL
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

front tyres are a different size from the rear

Fail 6 Mar 2025 82,529 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

front tyres are a different size from the rear

Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside wipers deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 71,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 71,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine oil getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2022 63,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,740 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 47,773 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,447 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 42,446 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,274 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 39,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,801 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 28 Jul 2017 32,801 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,432 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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FM10 MCL is a 2013 BMW 114 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FM10 MCL, 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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FM10 MCL is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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