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J22 MKG

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,755 mi
Last recorded143,755 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 MKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 143,755 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 140,456 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 140,456 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 137,131 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 135,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 127,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 119,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,450 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2020 103,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. turbo and expansion tank. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,320 miles

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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J22 MKG is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J22 MKG, 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 J22 MKG registered?

J22 MKG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2014.

Is J22 MKG safe to buy?

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