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RA14 WAJ

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,426 mi
Last recorded148,426 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA14 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 148,426 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering / suspension has play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s headlight has condensation

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2026 148,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering / suspension has play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s headlight has condensation

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2025 123,783 miles

Cover fitted

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays and covers fitted

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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RA14 WAJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA14 WAJ, 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 RA14 WAJ registered?

RA14 WAJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is RA14 WAJ safe to buy?

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