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FM12 HXE

2012 BMW 114

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,083 mi
Last recorded62,083 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 HXE
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 62,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes cracking[both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 59,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 57,950 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 54,682 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,563 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 53,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 52,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,987 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 46,587 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,170 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,107 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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FM12 HXE is a 2012 BMW 114 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FM12 HXE, 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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What year was FM12 HXE registered?

FM12 HXE is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FM12 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 HXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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