MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres badly cracking strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underneath tray fitted at the time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underneath tray fitted at the time of test
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Free play attached to steering wheel
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Free play attached to steering wheel
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 114?
Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.
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YA12 EKL is a 2012 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YA12 EKL, 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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YA12 EKL is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 2 August 2012.
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