2014 BMW 114 1.6L Diesel · GV14 UBJ

The vehicle holds a current MOT valid until 25 June 2026, having passed its most recent test on 25 June 2025 at 87,387 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor advisories rather than escalating mechanical failure. The tester flagged worn rear brake discs and a windscreen chip at both the 2025 failure and the subsequent pass, suggesting cosmetic and minor wear items are being monitored rather than ignored. No structural corrosion, suspension failure, or major component breakdown appears in the record, which is a positive sign for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. The car recorded 67,345 miles in June 2023, 77,005 miles in June 2024, and 87,387 miles in June 2025, indicating roughly 10,000 miles per year over the last two monitoring periods. This aligns with the typical annual figure of approximately 7,282 miles derived from its age, suggesting regular use rather than prolonged standing or extreme mileage. The tight clustering of the 2025 failure and pass at identical mileage confirms the retest occurred within days, which is standard practice. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. Rear brake discs have appeared as worn or pitted in three of the last four tests, most recently in June 2025, indicating a persistent issue that may require disc and pad replacement if not already addressed. Front brake discs and pads were flagged as worn in the June 2023 failure, so a thorough check of pad thickness and disc lipping is warranted. Tyre wear, particularly on the nearside front outer edge, has recurred across multiple tests and may point to tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes. The windscreen chip noted in 2025 should be examined for any spread beyond the driver's line of sight. The electrical advisories, including a failed position lamp and DRL in 2025 and a non-working washer, appear to have been rectified before the pass, but a full function test of all lights and wipers is advisable. No exhaust emissions failures or structural integrity concerns appear in the record, which supports the view that the powertrain and shell remain in reasonable order for the mileage. Overall, the car presents as a regularly used example with minor, well-documented wear items rather than hidden systemic faults.