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NJ14 ZCL

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,958 mi
Last recorded85,958 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ14 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 85,958 miles

Offside Front Locking wheel bolt damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,416 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 68,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,426 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 66,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,825 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,973 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 45,279 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,607 miles

Brake pads & brake fluid change light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 34,779 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn outer shoulders

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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NJ14 ZCL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ14 ZCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ14 ZCL registered?

NJ14 ZCL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2014.

Is NJ14 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ14 ZCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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