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SM62 SMX

2012 BMW 114

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

105,081 mi
Last recorded105,081 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 SMX
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 100,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,792 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 95,787 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested wheel unable to turn (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 87,258 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

play in inner steering joints slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2023 87,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,213 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2021 66,661 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 66,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 63,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 45,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2016 27,319 miles

Both Front Tyres wearing on outside edge 225/45/17RF

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 225/45/17RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above limit 225/45/17RF (4.1.E.1)

Slight Play in OSF inner rack end

Pass 7 May 2015 18,729 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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SM62 SMX is a 2012 BMW 114 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMX, 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.

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What year was SM62 SMX registered?

SM62 SMX is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 23 December 2012.

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