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AF14 BYJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,354 mi
Last recorded145,354 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 145,354 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 131,450 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% on limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides and 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 118,187 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,308 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 110,308 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,626 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,741 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,753 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,891 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall worn/ damage or but no cords exposed

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

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

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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AF14 BYJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF14 BYJ, 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.

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What year was AF14 BYJ registered?

AF14 BYJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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