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A22 FFY

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 FFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,265 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 80,265 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,119 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 71,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,868 miles

Under covers fitted Engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 43,703 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 40,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 37,336 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 37,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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Pass 5 Nov 2018 30,817 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 22,461 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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A22 FFY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A22 FFY, 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 A22 FFY registered?

A22 FFY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is A22 FFY safe to buy?

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