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AJ14 HMV

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 HMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 96,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 96,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 85,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,932 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 72,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 66,342 miles

advice on front wipers

advice on slight movement at very front suspension arm front mountings

Pass 2 Oct 2021 65,501 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 65,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2020 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

damage to front bumper

slight damage to radiator , no leaks or holes

Fail 11 May 2020 59,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

damage to front bumper

slight damage to radiator , no leaks or holes

Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 44,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 25,812 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 HMV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HMV, 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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AJ14 HMV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2014.

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