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AY14 OVA

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,004 mi
Last recorded36,004 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 OVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 36,004 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R17 94W run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 35,354 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 34,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 33,319 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 31,793 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 30,850 miles

Battery low state of charge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the outer tread portion (225/45R17 Pacer RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides heavily perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Service light illuminated

Fail 4 May 2021 30,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing (225/45R17 91W Goodyear RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery low state of charge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the outer tread portion (225/45R17 Pacer RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides heavily perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Service light illuminated

Pass 5 May 2020 29,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service due msg illuminated (oil & brake fluid change required)

Pass 15 Feb 2019 28,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 20,051 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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AY14 OVA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey 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 AY14 OVA, 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 AY14 OVA registered?

AY14 OVA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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