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SM13 UYW

2013 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 UYW
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 137,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 136,916 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 x chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 120,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 107,718 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 97,390 miles

Auxiliary belt and water pump pully cracking

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 77,530 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (outside swept area) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 77,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (outside swept area) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 68,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 57,705 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 50,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are wearing on outisde edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 50,198 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are wearing on outisde edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 42,341 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,993 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,390 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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SM13 UYW is a 2013 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 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 UYW, 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 SM13 UYW registered?

SM13 UYW is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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