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AF14 BYM

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,510 mi
Last recorded168,510 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 BYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 168,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2026 168,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 159,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 141,030 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 141,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 111,737 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 111,737 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,210 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 76,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 76,805 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,031 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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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AF14 BYM is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF14 BYM, 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 AF14 BYM registered?

AF14 BYM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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