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KA51 JAX

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,584 mi
Last recorded100,584 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA51 JAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 100,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 100,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 95,668 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 95,663 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing All Four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 91,766 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,610 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,224 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 64,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 May 2019 64,254 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 May 2018 50,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 40,816 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 40,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3x on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KA51 JAX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KA51 JAX, 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 KA51 JAX registered?

KA51 JAX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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