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FJ64 ZVN

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,236 mi
Last recorded124,236 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ64 ZVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 124,236 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Fail 3 Apr 2024 124,236 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 123,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front rubber dust covers on both front shocks deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,843 miles

hand brake warning device shows system malfunction

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,187 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 94,187 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,438 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2019 66,183 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 66,102 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,207 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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FJ64 ZVN is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ64 ZVN, 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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FJ64 ZVN is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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