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SM62 OPA

2012 BMW 114

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 OPA
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 84,402 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 84,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,253 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 73,974 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,937 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 50,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,802 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 43,802 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,929 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 27,963 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,332 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 18,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SM62 OPA is a 2012 BMW 114 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM62 OPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 OPA registered?

SM62 OPA is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is SM62 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 OPA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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