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BL05 EEE

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,276 mi
Last recorded125,276 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EEE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 125,276 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 125,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,059 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 106,197 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 106,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished. Tyre size - 205/55 R16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2023 100,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished. Tyre size - 205/55 R16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Replaced bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 94,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords MULTIPLE CUT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,018 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,911 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BL05 EEE is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL05 EEE, 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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BL05 EEE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 12 February 2014.

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