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AM11 SYD

2014 BMW 114

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,071 mi
Last recorded167,071 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11462,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM11 SYD
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 167,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 167,071 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 163,807 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 163,806 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 159,282 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 156,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 156,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 148,668 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2021 148,667 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jul 2019 137,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 116,858 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

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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AM11 SYD is a 2014 BMW 114 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,181 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 AM11 SYD, 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 12 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 AM11 SYD registered?

AM11 SYD is a 2014 BMW 114, first registered on 4 July 2014.

Is AM11 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM11 SYD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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