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OJ02 SOJ

2013 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,966 mi
Last recorded129,966 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJ02 SOJ
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 129,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 13 Dec 2024 117,160 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 117,160 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 96,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 72,161 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low outer pads fine (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,463 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ...... ()

Fail 18 Sep 2020 61,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing.. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ...... ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,244 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,969 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 48,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,860 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,756 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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OJ02 SOJ is a 2013 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJ02 SOJ, 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 OJ02 SOJ registered?

OJ02 SOJ is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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