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AE64 VGJ

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,637 mi
Last recorded170,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE64 VGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 170,637 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 170,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 139,231 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 120,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 117,270 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 117,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 115,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,020 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both day time running lights blown

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,304 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AE64 VGJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE64 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE64 VGJ registered?

AE64 VGJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2014.

Is AE64 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE64 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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