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BU14 VSJ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,758 mi
Last recorded115,758 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 115,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,020 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 109,020 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 109,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm on the nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 89,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,195 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,237 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 47,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 45,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nearside front wheel close to the suspension strut

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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BU14 VSJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BU14 VSJ, 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 BU14 VSJ registered?

BU14 VSJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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