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JN12 SOL

2012 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,117 mi
Last recorded79,117 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN12 SOL
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 79,117 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,659 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 77,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2024 74,750 miles

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

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,416 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 54,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,885 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,198 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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JN12 SOL is a 2012 BMW 114 in Black 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 JN12 SOL, 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 JN12 SOL registered?

JN12 SOL is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is JN12 SOL safe to buy?

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