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J123 DOD

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,411 mi
Last recorded62,411 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 DOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 62,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 59,759 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,863 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,240 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 53,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges will go to cords shortly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 48,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 Bridgestone RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 Bridgestone RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 43,661 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 30,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,917 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 23,917 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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J123 DOD is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J123 DOD, 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 J123 DOD registered?

J123 DOD is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2014.

Is J123 DOD safe to buy?

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