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J21 BTK

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,456 mi
Last recorded101,456 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 BTK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 101,456 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,674 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 83,665 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,248 miles

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 73,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,923 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,765 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 53,765 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 32,302 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,233 miles

engine covers and undertrays 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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J21 BTK is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black 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 J21 BTK, 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 J21 BTK registered?

J21 BTK is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2014.

Is J21 BTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 BTK 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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