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A14 RBY

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,046 mi
Last recorded69,046 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 69,046 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 69,046 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 60,334 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 60,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 52,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2022 44,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 36,442 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,630 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 24,903 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 21,623 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 21,623 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 17,096 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,978 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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A14 RBY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A14 RBY, 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 A14 RBY registered?

A14 RBY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is A14 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 RBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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