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B21 EPH

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,663 mi
Last recorded102,663 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 EPH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,663 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 97,428 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 80,945 miles

Front Brake discs worn very thin

Nearside Dipped beam image poor but still visible

Nearside Registration lamp dim

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,516 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,219 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,504 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 60,504 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,168 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 41,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 33,482 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 33,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

OSR Lamp unit damaged

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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B21 EPH 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 B21 EPH, 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 B21 EPH registered?

B21 EPH is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is B21 EPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 EPH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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