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AJ14 FRJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,828 mi
Last recorded87,828 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 FRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 87,828 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 87,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 74,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,769 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 56,769 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,474 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 41,146 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Aug 2020 35,007 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 35,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 21,831 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 21,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked in yellow 225/45r17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on outerside wall

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge and also perishing on outerside wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also perishing on outerside wall marked in yellow

Pass 14 Nov 2018 16,634 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 16,634 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 9,675 miles

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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AJ14 FRJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ14 FRJ, 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 AJ14 FRJ registered?

AJ14 FRJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2014.

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