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MJ14 VFO

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,799 mi
Last recorded140,799 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 VFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,799 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 129,426 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,718 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,770 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper defective

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 108,767 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp on

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wiper defective

undertray fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 97,619 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 85,679 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 85,679 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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MJ14 VFO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ14 VFO, 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 MJ14 VFO registered?

MJ14 VFO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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