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SM64 AAJ

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,224 mi
Last recorded93,224 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM64 AAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 93,224 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,857 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 89,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 83,468 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 83,466 miles

Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes stuck on/binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 75,588 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2023 75,588 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,402 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,673 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,038 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Fail 13 Mar 2020 54,038 miles

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

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,574 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SM64 AAJ 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 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 SM64 AAJ, 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 SM64 AAJ registered?

SM64 AAJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is SM64 AAJ safe to buy?

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