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KJ04 KAR

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 KAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 94,794 miles

Nearside Front drl not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 94,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front drl not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,196 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play In Steering Rack/Rack End

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 85,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight Play In Steering Rack/Rack End

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,107 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rack/Rack End Play. Further Invasive Inspection Advised

Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 58,185 miles

Engine bay covers installed obscuring testable components.

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges - Tyre is of a stepped treaded design. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge - Tread also slightly torn on main tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly lipped

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,484 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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KJ04 KAR is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJ04 KAR, 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 KJ04 KAR registered?

KJ04 KAR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2014.

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