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SL13 ZNJ

2013 BMW 114

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,636 mi
Last recorded66,636 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 ZNJ
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,636 miles

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 66,636 miles

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

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 57,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 51,560 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 51,560 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 45,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,089 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 34,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,316 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 27,128 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 18,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 14,630 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 10,802 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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SL13 ZNJ is a 2013 BMW 114 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SL13 ZNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL13 ZNJ registered?

SL13 ZNJ is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 3 July 2013.

Is SL13 ZNJ safe to buy?

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