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AK63 VYY

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,314 mi
Last recorded146,314 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 VYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 146,314 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 146,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe split (before back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,233 miles

front flexi exhaust deteriorated, just ok at time of test

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Fail 10 Feb 2025 139,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated, just ok at time of test

o/s rear tyre low on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2024 132,054 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre low on tread

the car has 2 run flat tyres on the n/s and normal tyres on the o/s

Fail 8 Feb 2024 132,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning came on when tapped (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s rear tyre low on tread

the car has 2 run flat tyres on the n/s and normal tyres on the o/s

Pass 3 Feb 2023 119,081 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2022 106,522 miles

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

Handbrake lever slight travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,805 miles

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Fail 21 Jan 2021 95,552 miles

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

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (4.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Handbrake Lever High

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,617 miles

Brake Warning light On

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,611 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,530 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,117 miles

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with engine covers and undertrays

Pass 22 Dec 2016 31,348 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 31,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AK63 VYY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK63 VYY, 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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AK63 VYY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2014.

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