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J17 FHL

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,817 mi
Last recorded131,817 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 FHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 131,817 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 131,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 127,560 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 123,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 95,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,817 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,181 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,452 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,574 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front tyre slight wearing outer edge

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,198 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear both rear tyres wearing and pershing cracks and getting low to nearing 2mm and n\s\r tyre have a small cut outer wall

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 24 Apr 2018 45,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Rear both rear tyres wearing and pershing cracks and getting low to nearing 2mm and n\s\r tyre have a small cut outer wall

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

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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J17 FHL is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J17 FHL, 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 J17 FHL registered?

J17 FHL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is J17 FHL safe to buy?

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