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X555 SLJ

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,306 mi
Last recorded97,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 SLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 97,306 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cable clips broken

Fail 10 Jan 2026 97,306 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake cable clips broken

Pass 21 Jan 2025 88,880 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 88,880 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rears 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 79,372 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 79,372 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,539 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 76,539 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,198 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,160 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,892 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,228 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 48,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,163 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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X555 SLJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X555 SLJ, 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 X555 SLJ registered?

X555 SLJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2014.

Is X555 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X555 SLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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