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WG62 FKA

2012 BMW 114

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,062 mi
Last recorded82,062 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 FKA
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,062 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 82,062 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps incorrect color (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 69,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 66,939 miles

Advise park brake lever travel requires adjustment

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,433 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 48,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also beginning to get low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 48,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also beginning to get low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS indicating a low tyre pressure

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod/steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil level very low will soon need attention

Exhaust heat shield insecure causing it to rattle

Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,529 miles

brake pads low all round

Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,151 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/5516 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,051 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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WG62 FKA is a 2012 BMW 114 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WG62 FKA, 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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What year was WG62 FKA registered?

WG62 FKA is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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