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SJ64 FLA

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ64 FLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 100,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 100,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 93,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 86,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 86,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear both (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 86,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear no plates, screw holes (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,994 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

front number plate faded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,822 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 73,751 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoke reading to high (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2021 73,643 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users smoke reading to high (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,048 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,969 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 41,935 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking on outer side walls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,027 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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SJ64 FLA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ64 FLA, 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 SJ64 FLA registered?

SJ64 FLA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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