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SH14 ZXA

2014 BMW 114

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,841 mi
Last recorded86,841 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11462,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 ZXA
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,841 miles

All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Both front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked/damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and unevenly worn over tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 4mm and slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 78,319 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,314 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 62,314 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 57,221 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 57,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,630 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,218 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

Fail 23 Apr 2019 44,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tpms lamp on ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 12 Oct 2017 36,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,896 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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SH14 ZXA is a 2014 BMW 114 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,181 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 SH14 ZXA, 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 12 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH14 ZXA registered?

SH14 ZXA is a 2014 BMW 114, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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