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DY54 ANJ

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,170 mi
Last recorded134,170 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 ANJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 134,170 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 134,170 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 122,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2025 121,882 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 111,859 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has slight buldge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2024 111,859 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has slight buldge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 95,908 miles

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,404 miles

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2021 79,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,270 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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DY54 ANJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DY54 ANJ, 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 DY54 ANJ registered?

DY54 ANJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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