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A4 VBU

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,135 mi
Last recorded114,135 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 114,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbled under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 105,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,969 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 96,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 70,787 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 63,609 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 63,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,718 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 54,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 36,862 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to register

m/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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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A4 VBU is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 A4 VBU, 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 A4 VBU registered?

A4 VBU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 January 2014.

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