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V55 HJW

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,718 mi
Last recorded75,718 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 HJW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 75,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 69,816 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 66,210 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,022 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,745 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-3mm 245 35 18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 35,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 23,639 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 23,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,227 miles

Offside Rear 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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V55 HJW is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V55 HJW, 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 V55 HJW registered?

V55 HJW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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The MOT history for V55 HJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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