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AK14 VWA

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,744 mi
Last recorded116,744 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 VWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 116,744 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 108,175 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 102,067 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 97,104 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 93,005 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 93,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 88,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 88,256 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 83,371 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 78,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 73,014 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge, but not showing cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK14 VWA 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 AK14 VWA, 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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AK14 VWA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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