BMW 1142013 · 1.6L Petrol

The 2013 BMW 114 presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 21 August 2024 at 100,097 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior annual tests from 2020 to 2023 each passed cleanly. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening faults, advisories, or repeated failures across the five-year record. Annual mileage has tracked close to typical use for a thirteen-year-old car. The tester logged 55,140 miles on 18 September 2020, rising to 62,358 by 13 September 2021, 74,385 on 12 September 2022, 86,555 on 11 September 2023, and 100,097 on 21 August 2024. That equates to roughly 7,700 miles per year with no sudden accumulation or standing gaps. The DVSA data is sparse in fault terms, showing five consecutive passes and no advisories on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. A clean MOT sheet does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. At 100,000 miles the front suspension arms, rear coil springs, and subframe mounts warrant close checks for worn bushes or corrosion the annual test may not have flagged as defects. Examine the exhaust system and underbody for structural rust, and confirm brake calipers are free from binding after prolonged use. Given the absence of recorded faults, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumable replacement. The buyer should still commission an independent mechanical inspection before purchase, as MOT passes confirm minimum legal condition rather than component life remaining.