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PJ14 VAH

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,222 mi
Last recorded160,222 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ14 VAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 160,222 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 147,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,151 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 125,578 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,251 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 118,251 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,336 miles

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,154 miles

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

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

covers fitted at time of test

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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PJ14 VAH is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ14 VAH, 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 PJ14 VAH registered?

PJ14 VAH is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 5 June 2014.

Is PJ14 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ14 VAH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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