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N1 JGW

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,346 mi
Last recorded71,346 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 JGW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,346 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rod joint has slight wear

Fail 18 Feb 2026 71,346 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rod joint has slight wear

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 68,568 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 68,568 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,325 miles

N/S/R POSITION TOO BRIGHT >> REPAIR REQUIRED ASAP

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR, CUTS TO WORN INNER AREAS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD >> (+ LOW TREAD, NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD >> (+ LOW TREAD, NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,553 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 58,553 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 52,168 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED AT ROAD WHEEL SUSPECT STEERING RACK

Fail 9 Mar 2022 52,168 miles

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

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURES 1.9MM LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front INNER TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO CONFIRM

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURES 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 46,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre nail

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 34,564 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 34,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,814 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2017 20,244 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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N1 JGW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N1 JGW, 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 N1 JGW registered?

N1 JGW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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