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BU64 XHY

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,168 mi
Last recorded159,168 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU64 XHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 159,168 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 152,532 miles

Nearside front tyre tread stepping on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2024 152,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread stepping on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2023 148,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 148,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 121,287 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 121,287 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Disconnected above engine tray. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect. (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 108,822 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 108,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper defective

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2019 78,479 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,132 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 43,082 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 43,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BU64 XHY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BU64 XHY, 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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BU64 XHY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2014.

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