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VA03 JEN

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 JEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 100,763 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 100,763 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 93,467 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,373 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 83,215 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 83,209 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 79,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 74,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 74,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,551 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)

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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VA03 JEN is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA03 JEN, 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 VA03 JEN registered?

VA03 JEN is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2014.

Is VA03 JEN safe to buy?

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