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J9 XEM

2013 BMW 114

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,583 mi
Last recorded102,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 XEM
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 9 Jun 2026 102,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 16 Jun 2025 96,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,102 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2024 89,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,575 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2023 76,575 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,581 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 68,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 60,522 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

under-tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2020 60,522 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

under-tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 54,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,773 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J9 XEM is a 2013 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J9 XEM, 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 J9 XEM registered?

J9 XEM is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is J9 XEM safe to buy?

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