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SO14 JJU

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,238 mi
Last recorded127,238 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 JJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 127,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 124,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 124,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 119,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt webbing twisted in mechanism (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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 10 Feb 2023 108,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 88,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,485 miles

tpms light on

Fail 27 Jun 2019 62,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,691 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,167 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 27,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,682 miles

Advise wheel alignment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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SO14 JJU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO14 JJU, 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 SO14 JJU registered?

SO14 JJU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2014.

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