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MV05 JUL

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,066 mi
Last recorded142,066 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 142,066 miles

Nearside head lamp condensated

shock absorber dust covers deteriorated both fronts+nearside rear

Fail 12 Nov 2025 142,066 miles

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

Nearside head lamp condensated

shock absorber dust covers deteriorated both fronts+nearside rear

Pass 21 Nov 2024 128,748 miles

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

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,135 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,135 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,729 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2019 85,578 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,832 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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MV05 JUL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MV05 JUL, 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 MV05 JUL registered?

MV05 JUL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is MV05 JUL safe to buy?

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