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AL14 CAJ

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,570 mi
Last recorded111,570 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL14 CAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 111,570 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 106,875 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,768 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,267 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 97,199 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 92,443 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 92,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 81,539 miles

Slight play offside rack

Pass 27 Jul 2019 66,334 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 41,009 miles

Slight binding at O/S/F brake

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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AL14 CAJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AL14 CAJ, 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 AL14 CAJ registered?

AL14 CAJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2014.

Is AL14 CAJ safe to buy?

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