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SW13 FGO

2013 BMW 114

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 FGO
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 106,147 miles

Nearside Front calliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 21 May 2026 106,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front calliper anti rattle spring missing

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 100,113 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2025 100,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,068 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 100,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,999 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 87,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing Each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,746 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested seized (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 54,367 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))

Pass 14 May 2018 42,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,352 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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SW13 FGO is a 2013 BMW 114 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SW13 FGO, 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 SW13 FGO registered?

SW13 FGO is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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