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J13 EJO

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,860 mi
Last recorded113,860 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 EJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,860 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,331 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 108,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 101,917 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall is damaged -this cut does not reach the cords at the moment (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in area "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 101,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn the front bush in the front lower suspension arm has separated from the arm and allows excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall is damaged -this cut does not reach the cords at the moment (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in area "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 92,453 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 72,508 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

sill covers fitted

various undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damage to sidewall and shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 52,665 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 52,617 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,165 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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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J13 EJO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J13 EJO, 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 J13 EJO registered?

J13 EJO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is J13 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 EJO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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