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SV64 VMU

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,951 mi
Last recorded97,951 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV64 VMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 97,951 miles

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

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

both front tyres low tread

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,245 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 90,245 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,689 miles

front brake pads low linings

Fail 26 Sep 2024 79,525 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intake pipe at turbo (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,990 miles

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 30 Sep 2022 57,786 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 57,784 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel stud missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 46,581 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 37,351 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 27,906 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 18,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 23 Sep 2017 11,883 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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SV64 VMU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black 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 SV64 VMU, 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 SV64 VMU registered?

SV64 VMU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2014.

Is SV64 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV64 VMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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