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AO14 BWJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 BWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 97,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on inside of lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in inner steering rack joint.

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on inside of lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake cable retaining clip broken, cables lose but not rubbing

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 97,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on inside of lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture on inside of lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Park brake cable retaining clip broken, cables lose but not rubbing

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 90,472 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,237 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,436 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,906 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slight cracks in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO14 BWJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AO14 BWJ, 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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AO14 BWJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is AO14 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO14 BWJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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