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BU14 VRW

2014 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,436 mi
Last recorded98,436 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 VRW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 98,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opered and water in the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,300 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Feb 2024 81,452 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 11 Mar 2023 70,893 miles

coolant level low and engine oil level close to min

front and rear pad looms no fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,964 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 59,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 54,858 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,879 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,549 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,829 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 29,829 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VRW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 VRW registered?

BU14 VRW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is BU14 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 VRW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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