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SM63 VBC

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,492 mi
Last recorded102,492 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 VBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 102,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 96,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 96,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 89,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 82,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 falken runflat fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 falken runflat fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 64,310 miles

slight play in OSF steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2020 56,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 56,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,735 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Mar 2019 48,732 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 41,677 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 41,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,494 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 35,494 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VBC is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM63 VBC, 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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SM63 VBC is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 February 2014.

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