CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM13 MBO

2013 BMW 114

Blue Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,927 mi
Last recorded135,927 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 MBO
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 135,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 128,374 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 128,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 121,571 miles

offside rear shock absorber damp with oil

Fail 16 Jul 2024 121,571 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

offside rear shock absorber damp with oil

Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 114,055 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 105,444 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 105,444 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,072 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,412 miles

offside park brake low effort

Fail 6 Jul 2020 95,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

offside park brake low effort

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,917 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 72,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 58,749 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 114 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM13 MBO is a 2013 BMW 114 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SM13 MBO, 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

How do I check the history of SM13 MBO?

You can check the full history of SM13 MBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM13 MBO registered?

SM13 MBO is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 2 August 2013.

Is SM13 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 MBO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM13 MBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM13 MBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.