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SE14 NPJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,242 mi
Last recorded121,242 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE14 NPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,242 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play on inner rack shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 121,242 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play on inner rack shaft (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 102,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 102,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 97,148 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 97,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,281 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,798 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,787 miles

noise from steering

Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

noise from steering

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SE14 NPJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE14 NPJ, 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 SE14 NPJ registered?

SE14 NPJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2014.

Is SE14 NPJ safe to buy?

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