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GV12 YSZ

2012 BMW 114

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,832 mi
Last recorded71,832 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,832 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 71,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,343 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,925 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 53,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 45,739 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 45,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 38,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 30,830 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge, Outer side wall has slight damage and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on both edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Tyre size 225/45 WR17 Dunlop RunFlat

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GV12 YSZ is a 2012 BMW 114 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GV12 YSZ, 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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GV12 YSZ is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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