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BL14 MBU

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,122 mi
Last recorded123,122 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 MBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 123,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 118,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 May 2024 108,795 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 108,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,809 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 96,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 73,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,166 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2017 53,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,419 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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BL14 MBU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BL14 MBU, 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 BL14 MBU registered?

BL14 MBU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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