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J50 FJW

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,725 mi
Last recorded44,725 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 FJW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 44,725 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 44,725 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 38,607 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 38,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 34,595 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 27,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 23,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 18,581 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 18,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

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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J50 FJW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J50 FJW, 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 J50 FJW registered?

J50 FJW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is J50 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 FJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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