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PF62 LKU

2012 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,304 mi
Last recorded109,304 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF62 LKU
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 109,304 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2024 102,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge nearly cords and = 2.0mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge and = 2.5mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 102,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge nearly cords and = 2.0mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge and = 2.5mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 96,305 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 89,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 79,248 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 79,245 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,458 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 59,236 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2018 56,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 32,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 23,448 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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PF62 LKU 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 78.6%.

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 PF62 LKU, 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 PF62 LKU registered?

PF62 LKU is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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