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BJ14 VME

2014 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,762 mi
Last recorded62,762 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 VME
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 62,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,997 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 58,997 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,650 miles

offside front inner steering draglink end slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,627 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,957 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,771 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 23,760 miles

Side repeater not working ns side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 19,226 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 19,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 16,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 13,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ14 VME is a 2014 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BJ14 VME, 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 BJ14 VME registered?

BJ14 VME is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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