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SG62 VMW

2012 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,379 mi
Last recorded108,379 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 VMW
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,379 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,791 miles

Offside Steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2023 90,330 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 82,398 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,398 miles

Side repeater not working X 2 both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 65,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (rft) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 53,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (rft) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 31,552 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 27,244 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 23,068 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 17,254 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 12,367 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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SG62 VMW is a 2012 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG62 VMW, 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 SG62 VMW registered?

SG62 VMW is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is SG62 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 VMW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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