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BEL 871A

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 871A
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2026 73,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 68,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 63,690 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,299 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 45,686 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 41,372 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,878 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,791 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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BEL 871A is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BEL 871A, 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

How do I check the history of BEL 871A?

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What year was BEL 871A registered?

BEL 871A is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 May 2014.

Is BEL 871A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEL 871A shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEL 871A have outstanding finance?

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