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FR64 SER

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,184 mi
Last recorded150,184 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR64 SER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 150,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 150,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 142,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ badly worn on inner and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 136,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm also slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 136,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm also slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 125,208 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 125,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2022 108,561 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2022 108,561 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,437 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 77,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 68,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,149 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,734 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,653 miles

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

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

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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FR64 SER is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FR64 SER, 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 FR64 SER registered?

FR64 SER is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2014.

Is FR64 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR64 SER shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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