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J20 LUV

2012 BMW 114

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,813 mi
Last recorded118,813 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 LUV
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 118,813 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,752 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 87,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,500 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,742 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))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 77,742 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 67,098 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 96,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,512 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 90,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,684 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,388 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 54,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,062 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,796 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 67,456 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,222 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,270 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,651 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 46,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 4,252 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rubbing strip damaged n/s front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,049 miles

Service due.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J20 LUV is a 2012 BMW 114 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 56,888 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J20 LUV, 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 J20 LUV registered?

J20 LUV is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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