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NL64 FAJ

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL64 FAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 88,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,250 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm OUTSIDE EDGE AND CUTS. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre AND CUT IN TREAD. PUNCTURE REPAIR OR REPLACE. 205/55 16 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR AND CUTS IN TREAD. 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 43,201 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 43,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,139 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 22,332 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NL64 FAJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NL64 FAJ, 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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NL64 FAJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2014.

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