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AM63 OWL

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,436 mi
Last recorded124,436 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM63 OWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 124,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,159 miles

Covers and trays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 111,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 106,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop torn

Offside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter split

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop torn

Fail 30 Jun 2021 101,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop torn

Offside Front Shock absorber dust gaiter split

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop torn

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,459 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,971 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 17 Jun 2017 54,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight smear from front wipers

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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AM63 OWL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AM63 OWL, 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 AM63 OWL registered?

AM63 OWL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is AM63 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM63 OWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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