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BU14 BFM

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 BFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 81,974 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering rack ball joint

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays in place under vehicle not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2025 76,230 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,029 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 57,029 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - possible oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 42,175 miles

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

windscreen wash jets require attention

Pass 22 May 2018 31,261 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 21,121 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 22,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre tread depths worn close to limit and worn unevenly on outer shoulders

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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BU14 BFM is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BU14 BFM, 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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BU14 BFM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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