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SO14 JOH

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,836 mi
Last recorded122,836 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 JOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,835 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 101,681 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 101,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 81,481 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 60,524 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,711 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,685 miles

bonnet can not be open fully

Pass 10 Mar 2018 27,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 18,636 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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SO14 JOH is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JOH, 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 SO14 JOH registered?

SO14 JOH is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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