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SB52 LOW

2013 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,313 mi
Last recorded79,313 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 LOW
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 79,313 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 71,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front headlamp has water ingress (not affecting beam image)

Fail 4 Jan 2025 71,227 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front headlamp has water ingress (not affecting beam image)

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,683 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,085 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 28,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,896 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,997 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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SB52 LOW is a 2013 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 2013 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 61,099 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 SB52 LOW, 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 SB52 LOW registered?

SB52 LOW is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is SB52 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 LOW 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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