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RO13 KAL

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,802 mi
Last recorded144,802 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 KAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 144,802 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 144,798 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 133,542 miles

Headlamp adjuster switch unable to use as tapped up

Fail 30 Jul 2025 133,542 miles

Headlamp adjuster switch unable to use as tapped up

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 121,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 121,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2023 106,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,372 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 73,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,835 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 55,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,650 miles

under tray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,431 miles

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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RO13 KAL is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO13 KAL, 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 RO13 KAL registered?

RO13 KAL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is RO13 KAL safe to buy?

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