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SC03 ALE

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,660 mi
Last recorded139,660 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 ALE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 139,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 124,566 miles

Nearside Front NSF brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear OSR brake disc corroded on inner face

Under tray missing

Fail 9 Sep 2024 124,566 miles

Nearside Front NSF brake disc corroded on inner face

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

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

Offside Rear OSR brake disc corroded on inner face

Under tray missing

Pass 9 Sep 2023 114,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 102,054 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 102,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,320 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 67,426 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 67,426 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 54,278 miles

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,288 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Pass 11 Sep 2017 31,335 miles

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

emissions to clean to register test

Fail 11 Sep 2017 31,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

emissions to clean to register 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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SC03 ALE is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC03 ALE, 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 SC03 ALE registered?

SC03 ALE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2014.

Is SC03 ALE safe to buy?

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