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SW13 LPA

2013 BMW 114

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,152 mi
Last recorded111,152 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 LPA
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 111,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 107,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 103,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 96,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 96,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,672 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,849 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,888 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,116 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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 LPA is a 2013 BMW 114 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW13 LPA registered?

SW13 LPA is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is SW13 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 LPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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