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A26 BSS

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,269 mi
Last recorded90,269 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 BSS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,269 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,592 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,483 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 66,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 66,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,709 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 47,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 34,817 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 25,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,694 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 20,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A26 BSS is a 2014 BMW 116 in White 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 A26 BSS, 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 A26 BSS registered?

A26 BSS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is A26 BSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 BSS 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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