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SG64 VLW

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,690 mi
Last recorded127,690 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG64 VLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 127,690 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 127,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,183 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,897 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,651 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,047 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,259 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 57,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,839 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 42,281 miles

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,319 miles

undertrays fitted

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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SG64 VLW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG64 VLW, 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 SG64 VLW registered?

SG64 VLW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2014.

Is SG64 VLW safe to buy?

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