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VU14 ULJ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,337 mi
Last recorded146,337 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 ULJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 146,337 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 146,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,689 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 117,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 102,452 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 97,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 85,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 69,528 miles

Unable to inspect o/s/r seat belt due to child seat installed

Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade worn

Unable to inspect o/s/r seat belt due to child seat installed

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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VU14 ULJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU14 ULJ, 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 VU14 ULJ registered?

VU14 ULJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is VU14 ULJ safe to buy?

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