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RJ62 YLU

2012 BMW 114

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ62 YLU
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 92,758 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 92,758 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 74,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 65,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 65,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,618 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 43,330 miles

O/S/R plastic jacking block missing.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 43,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

O/S/R plastic jacking block missing.

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb blown (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,129 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 16,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 12,939 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2016 8,919 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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RJ62 YLU is a 2012 BMW 114 in White with a 1,400cc 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 RJ62 YLU, 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 RJ62 YLU registered?

RJ62 YLU is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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