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AU14 YOW

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,905 mi
Last recorded91,905 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 YOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,905 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 74,351 miles

Front both washers spray weak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,690 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,938 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 51,405 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on edges

Nearside Front Slight outer sidewall damage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valve stems slightly cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,781 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 30,898 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AU14 YOW is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU14 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU14 YOW registered?

AU14 YOW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2014.

Is AU14 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 YOW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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