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TRZ 8971

2013 BMW 114

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,910 mi
Last recorded65,910 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRZ 8971
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 65,910 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,542 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,075 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 48,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 37,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 29,731 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 29,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 17,881 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

under body & sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2016 10,910 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 10,908 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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TRZ 8971 is a 2013 BMW 114 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TRZ 8971, 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 TRZ 8971 registered?

TRZ 8971 is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 24 September 2013.

Is TRZ 8971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRZ 8971 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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