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EJ64 BVW

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ64 BVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low & smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens has condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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 13 Jan 2024 72,238 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 72,238 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,306 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 57,628 miles

hand brake travel long

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,727 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2020 40,155 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 33,770 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 31 Oct 2018 26,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge, not exposing ply or cords at time of test

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 18,560 miles

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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EJ64 BVW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red 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 EJ64 BVW, 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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EJ64 BVW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2014.

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