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WG62 GNU

2012 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,158 mi
Last recorded63,158 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 GNU
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 63,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 62,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 56,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,019 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 53,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 52,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,929 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,929 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GNU is a 2012 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG62 GNU registered?

WG62 GNU is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is WG62 GNU safe to buy?

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