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BF14 XCE

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 XCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 85,647 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,165 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 18 Aug 2024 73,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,489 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Aug 2023 68,418 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,151 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 62,151 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,739 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,831 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 39,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 30,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 18,731 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 18,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BF14 XCE is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF14 XCE, 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 BF14 XCE registered?

BF14 XCE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is BF14 XCE safe to buy?

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