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AL51 EMB

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 EMB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 95,938 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 95,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2025 79,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 67,280 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 59,391 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 51,562 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 36,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 29,378 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 29,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2018 23,386 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 17,538 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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AL51 EMB is a 2014 BMW 116 in White 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 AL51 EMB, 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 AL51 EMB registered?

AL51 EMB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is AL51 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 EMB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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