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BF14 VLJ

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,069 mi
Last recorded96,069 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 VLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 96,069 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 62,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 43,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 28,869 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 28,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 19,879 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,720 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 14,719 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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BF14 VLJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF14 VLJ, 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

How do I check the history of BF14 VLJ?

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What year was BF14 VLJ registered?

BF14 VLJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is BF14 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF14 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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