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N20 AKJ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,767 mi
Last recorded98,767 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,488 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 91,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 86,822 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 81,142 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 52,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 37,839 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 33,268 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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N20 AKJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White 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 N20 AKJ, 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 N20 AKJ registered?

N20 AKJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2014.

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