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RJ63 PHU

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,285 mi
Last recorded127,285 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ63 PHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 127,285 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 114,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 205/55/16

Fail 4 Jul 2024 114,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 205/55/16

Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,293 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 97,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,761 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 83,379 miles

Central Front Lower Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle components

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,131 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,937 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,110 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer tread edge,(on legal tread limit)

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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RJ63 PHU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RJ63 PHU, 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 RJ63 PHU registered?

RJ63 PHU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2014.

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