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A2 MCL

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,702 mi
Last recorded66,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 MCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 66,702 miles

handbrake efficient just met 18%

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,204 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,170 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Contact damage outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 53,575 miles

brake pad warning lamp on dash

undertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,835 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

engine water pump tensioner rattling rubber around water pump pulley partly missing/worn may cause overheating of engine

Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,835 miles

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

brake warning lamp on dash

engine water pump tensioner rattling rubber around water pump pulley partly missing/worn may cause overheating of engine

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,541 miles

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

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))

brake warning lamp on dash

n/s and o/s front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre low on tread/wearing down edge of tread

Fail 11 Dec 2020 44,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads metal on metal with disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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 8 May 2019 35,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 25,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,616 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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A2 MCL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A2 MCL, 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 A2 MCL registered?

A2 MCL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2014.

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