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SP64 PLV

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,413 mi
Last recorded118,413 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP64 PLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 118,413 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 109,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm/advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level below min mark/advise to refill asap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 98,668 miles

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

Nearside rear inner wheel has been welded

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 98,607 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 91,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,565 miles

sun strip on windscreen only just ok on size

Fail 17 Mar 2023 86,565 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

sun strip on windscreen only just ok on size

Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 43,246 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,026 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,910 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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SP64 PLV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SP64 PLV, 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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SP64 PLV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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