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J400 AEL

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,441 mi
Last recorded82,441 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 AEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 74,737 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,687 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 43,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 35,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 25,120 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J400 AEL is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J400 AEL, 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 J400 AEL registered?

J400 AEL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2014.

Is J400 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 AEL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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