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KN62 BPU

2012 BMW 114

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,567 mi
Last recorded109,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BPU
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 109,567 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 96,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 90,407 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides rear discs inner faces minimum contact between disc and pads /worn/wearing unevenly/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recorded /close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,719 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 76,488 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 70,003 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 63,563 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyres on rear axle of a mixed type as N/S/R is a RunFlat and O/S/R isn't.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,876 miles

ASVISE ALL TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,953 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 31,953 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,083 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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KN62 BPU is a 2012 BMW 114 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KN62 BPU, 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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KN62 BPU is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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