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AK63 ZHW

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 ZHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 87,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 87,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drl not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 78,305 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 78,069 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,581 miles

Offside DRL not working

Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,581 miles

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

Offside DRL not working

Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 73,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,220 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,050 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,041 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 33,146 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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AK63 ZHW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK63 ZHW, 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 AK63 ZHW registered?

AK63 ZHW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2014.

Is AK63 ZHW safe to buy?

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