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FJ14 XAL

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,434 mi
Last recorded137,434 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 XAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 137,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 131,119 miles

advise all discs have wear

Fail 31 Mar 2025 131,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

advise all discs have wear

Pass 5 Apr 2024 126,310 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 121,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 116,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2021 111,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 107,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,073 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,102 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 88,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,377 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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FJ14 XAL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FJ14 XAL, 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

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What year was FJ14 XAL registered?

FJ14 XAL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is FJ14 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ14 XAL 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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