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BU14 WAO

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,797 mi
Last recorded80,797 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 WAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 80,797 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 75,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water / condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2025 75,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water / condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2019 39,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,058 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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BU14 WAO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

BU14 WAO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is BU14 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 WAO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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