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AU64 VXF

2014 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,018 mi
Last recorded173,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU64 VXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 173,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 172,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 163,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / Tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / Tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 163,214 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / Tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge / Tyre size 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 153,553 miles

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

Front Exhaust flex weak

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor not located in pad

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire damaged

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 127,641 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,958 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 108,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 86,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,133 miles

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

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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AU64 VXF is a 2014 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU64 VXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU64 VXF registered?

AU64 VXF is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2014.

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