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MA14 AEK

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,372 mi
Last recorded121,372 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 AEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 121,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 109,175 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 109,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,258 miles

front bumper damaged

front registration plate damaged

front registration plate secured with cable ties

slight play in offside front lower (rear) ball joint

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 5 Dec 2023 95,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front bumper damaged

front registration plate damaged

front registration plate secured with cable ties

nail in inner shoulder of offside front tyre

offside and nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

offside front tyre pressure low

slight play in offside front lower (rear) ball joint

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

tpms light showing on dash

Pass 6 Dec 2022 81,215 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 81,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Very Close to Legal Limit ** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Very Close to Legal Limit ** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,482 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 66,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 42,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 31,322 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 31,322 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,478 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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MA14 AEK is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MA14 AEK, 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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MA14 AEK is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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