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J23 KTW

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,596 mi
Last recorded100,596 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 KTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 100,596 miles

Offside play in steering inner joint/rack

Fail 4 Nov 2025 100,596 miles

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

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

Offside play in steering inner joint/rack

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,225 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 93,225 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 8 Nov 2023 88,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,748 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,250 miles

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end joint

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,494 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 52,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 52,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc scored

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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J23 KTW is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J23 KTW, 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 J23 KTW registered?

J23 KTW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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