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VK13 XAL

2013 BMW 114

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,189 mi
Last recorded85,189 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11461,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 XAL
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 85,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 70,841 miles

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,314 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 59,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing very heavily on inner edge also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn in places to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn in places to 2mm tyre also cracking and perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,793 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2020 39,184 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 34,431 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 34,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Aug 2019 34,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,285 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,204 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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VK13 XAL is a 2013 BMW 114 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK13 XAL, 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 VK13 XAL registered?

VK13 XAL is a 2013 BMW 114, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is VK13 XAL safe to buy?

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