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SUL 747A

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,119 mi
Last recorded81,119 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUL 747A
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 76,200 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 71,142 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 60,842 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 60,831 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,629 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent 1.8mm depth . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 49,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sides light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent 1.8mm depth . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 43,368 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 43,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,065 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 34,064 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,127 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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SUL 747A 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 SUL 747A, 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 SUL 747A registered?

SUL 747A is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is SUL 747A safe to buy?

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