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AK64 VAO

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,382 mi
Last recorded118,382 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK64 VAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,382 miles

Front Both front wheel arch liner head lamp cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner /outer/side wall tyre run flat damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 118,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front head lamp wheel arch liner head lamp cover missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding signs of brake overheated (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner /outer/side wall tyre run flat damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 107,477 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 107,477 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing w/screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre side wall run flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 96,834 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing w/screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre side wall run flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,775 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 87,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 80,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,027 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,198 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,621 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,631 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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AK64 VAO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 AK64 VAO, 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 AK64 VAO registered?

AK64 VAO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2014.

Is AK64 VAO safe to buy?

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