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FV14 JXL

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,252 mi
Last recorded94,252 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 JXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 94,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,350 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (strong advice) (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs badly scored/worn/lipped (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wiper slightly juddering

Nearside rear under body plastic tray insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror assembly loose/slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper worn/split

Rear wiper worn/split

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,957 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Front tyre outer side wall has a slight damage/cut

Front wiper juddering/worn

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear under body plastic tray insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2023 77,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front bumper has a slight damage

Front tyre outer side wall has a slight damage/cut

Front wiper juddering/worn

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear under body plastic tray insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2022 68,232 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 68,232 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,485 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 55,485 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 29,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 22,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 16,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FV14 JXL is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV14 JXL, 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 FV14 JXL registered?

FV14 JXL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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