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SM63 VAO

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,876 mi
Last recorded114,876 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 VAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 102,457 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 102,457 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 92,303 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 79,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 69,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 55,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 33,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 22,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 16,373 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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SM63 VAO is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM63 VAO, 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

How do I check the history of SM63 VAO?

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What year was SM63 VAO registered?

SM63 VAO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 February 2014.

Is SM63 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 VAO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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