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VN64 XNJ

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,039 mi
Last recorded168,039 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN64 XNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 168,039 miles

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,,,,CLUTCH OP HEAVY & GEAR SELECTION STIFF,-NSF D/TIME LIGHT INOP..

Pass 7 Jan 2025 159,007 miles

((0.50+5=0.55))..P3,,,

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X-PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 148,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

YELLOW TPS DASH,,((0.50)).P3,,

Fail 28 Dec 2023 148,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

YELLOW TPS DASH,,((0.50)).P3,,

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,093 miles

((0.50)) PLASTIC COVERX X 3 etc etc.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 130,093 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSR & OSR -ALL,,, (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

((0.50)) PLASTIC COVERX X 3 etc etc.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 114,727 miles

((0.50)) 205/55/16 X 4,,

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

REAR SA'S PLASTICS ETC

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 114,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH................ (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

((0.50)) 205/55/16 X 4,,

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

REAR SA'S PLASTICS ETC

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,040 miles

SERV?..PLASTICS X 3 ETC,,205/55/16 X 4,,REAR WB TORN,,

Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,214 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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VN64 XNJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VN64 XNJ, 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 VN64 XNJ registered?

VN64 XNJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2014.

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