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JB61 XJB

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,664 mi
Last recorded76,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB61 XJB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,664 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 76,600 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,052 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 68,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS

Fail 9 Apr 2024 68,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,963 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From differential slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 54,925 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative fitted to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012 (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From differential slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 42,281 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 41,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,608 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 30,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Sep 2017 30,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine cover and under trays fitted

wipers smearing

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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JB61 XJB is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JB61 XJB, 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 JB61 XJB registered?

JB61 XJB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2014.

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