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NG12 MEU

2012 BMW 114

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,695 mi
Last recorded83,695 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 MEU
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 83,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,210 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 78,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,580 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 78,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,231 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 61,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,587 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 51,587 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 45,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,512 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 36,512 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,639 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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NG12 MEU is a 2012 BMW 114 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG12 MEU, 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 NG12 MEU registered?

NG12 MEU is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is NG12 MEU safe to buy?

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