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SP62 WLJ

2012 BMW 114

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,659 mi
Last recorded108,659 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,423 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 89,163 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,994 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,504 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F frontmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 54,460 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 47,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 45,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 13 May 2017 37,630 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 24,869 miles

Both front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2015 15,808 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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SP62 WLJ is a 2012 BMW 114 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP62 WLJ, 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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SP62 WLJ is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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