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CL 4972

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,372 mi
Last recorded72,372 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL 4972
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 64,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,144 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 60,144 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 51,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 42,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,737 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,824 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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CL 4972 is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CL 4972, 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

How do I check the history of CL 4972?

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What year was CL 4972 registered?

CL 4972 is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is CL 4972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL 4972 shows 12 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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