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AO14 EBU

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,081 mi
Last recorded122,081 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 EBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 115,685 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 115,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 104,318 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 104,315 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Slight movement in inner steering arm ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn low

Fail 22 Mar 2023 93,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Slight movement in inner steering arm ball joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,810 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,113 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,053 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,086 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,047 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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AO14 EBU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AO14 EBU, 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 AO14 EBU registered?

AO14 EBU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is AO14 EBU safe to buy?

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