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B14 TAJ

2015 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,523 mi
Last recorded117,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 TAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 117,523 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 117,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 104,176 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 104,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 98,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear 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))

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 87,953 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 60,643 miles

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

tyre warning light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 49,723 miles

Offside Rear door has slight damage not affecting operation

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 49,712 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bodysill cover damaged/insecure/sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged/sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear door has slight damage not affecting operation

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

Rear lower part of seat insecure but not affecting operation of rear seat belts

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 49,676 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level too high to safely carry out test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Outer sill trim, has sharp edges protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component insecure Outer sill trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre is marked as a snow tyre, and is the only one fitted. Not recommended to mix on the same axle

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread starting to perish. Dot code BVH 4906 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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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B14 TAJ is a 2015 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 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 B14 TAJ, 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 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B14 TAJ registered?

B14 TAJ is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2015.

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