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J26 WTS

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,599 mi
Last recorded114,599 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 WTS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 114,599 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 114,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball joint not attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S + N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 105,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 98,832 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2023 87,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,848 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,729 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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J26 WTS is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J26 WTS, 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 J26 WTS registered?

J26 WTS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2014.

Is J26 WTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 WTS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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