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YH62 VKB

2012 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,711 mi
Last recorded62,711 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VKB
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 62,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 59,571 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 52,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 47,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,782 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,577 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,798 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 35,798 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,016 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 31 Aug 2016 29,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

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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YH62 VKB is a 2012 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YH62 VKB, 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 YH62 VKB registered?

YH62 VKB is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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