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BB51 BEN

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,742 mi
Last recorded72,742 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 BEN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 72,742 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 68,827 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,556 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 63,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225.40.18 Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,567 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,900 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 56,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 48,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre On Limit

Pass 9 May 2018 47,724 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 47,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,061 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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BB51 BEN is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BB51 BEN, 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 BB51 BEN registered?

BB51 BEN is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is BB51 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB51 BEN 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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