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BL14 TBO

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,110 mi
Last recorded122,110 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 TBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 122,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front front fog light lens damaged and not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 122,109 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front front fog light lens damaged and not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 121,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens damaged & not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 121,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens damaged & not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,391 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,097 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 21 Oct 2021 107,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,634 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 91,634 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,543 miles

N/side front tyre has heavy wear on the inner and outer treads

O/side front tyre is worn on the inner and outer treds

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,114 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 27,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,560 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 TBO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL14 TBO, 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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BL14 TBO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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