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VW62 ARA

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,204 mi
Last recorded134,204 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW62 ARA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 134,204 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 122,663 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 113,421 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 113,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 102,455 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 70,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,962 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 19,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VW62 ARA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VW62 ARA, 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 VW62 ARA registered?

VW62 ARA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is VW62 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW62 ARA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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