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SC14 JOA

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,331 mi
Last recorded80,331 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC14 JOA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,331 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 80,331 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,025 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,595 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 59,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,912 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,068 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 46,068 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,443 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 32,020 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,505 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 24,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SC14 JOA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 SC14 JOA, 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 SC14 JOA registered?

SC14 JOA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2014.

Is SC14 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC14 JOA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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