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MKZ 456

2012 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,319 mi
Last recorded68,319 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 456
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 68,319 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 66,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 64,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,053 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 62,047 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 60,739 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer section(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on outer segment(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer segments (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm puntured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 46,271 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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MKZ 456 is a 2012 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MKZ 456, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MKZ 456?

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What year was MKZ 456 registered?

MKZ 456 is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is MKZ 456 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKZ 456 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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