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2014 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · MM04 ACE

MM04 ACE

2014 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 89,465 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 116
Year / Origin
2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
89,465 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2014
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on 15 December 2025 at 89,465 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend indicates an improvement following a period of volatility in the previous year. While the history shows two failures in 2024, the subsequent passes without any advisories suggest that the previous owner addressed the necessary repairs to bring the car back to a standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,455 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 5,840 miles covered between the January 2024 and December 2024 tests, indicating a period of higher usage during that interval. The subsequent 9,191 miles covered between December 2024 and December 2025 show a return to more regular driving. This relatively low annual mileage generally reduces the likelihood of excessive wear on drivetrain components and rubber bushings compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas that caused the failures in early 2024, although the specific mechanical reasons were not detailed in the summary provided. Given the age of this BMW, a close look at the front suspension wish arms and ball joints is essential as these are common points of wear on this model. The buyer should also check the brake discs for uneven wear or thinness, as the lack of advisories in the last two tests suggests the structural integrity and braking components are currently in good condition.
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MM04 ACE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
  • 89,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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MM04 ACE Mileage History

  1. 15/01/202474,414 mi
  2. 15/01/202474,414 mi
  3. 17/12/202480,274 mi+5,860 mi
  4. 18/12/202480,274 mi
  5. 15/12/202589,465 mi+9,191 mi

Average of roughly 7,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MM04 ACE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 116 (MM04 ACE) between January 2024 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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