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DA64 VYL

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,204 mi
Last recorded103,204 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA64 VYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 103,204 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 88,107 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 86,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (225/45zr17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 84,765 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 76,580 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 60,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 60,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 48,686 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 48,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,181 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 40,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 34,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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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DA64 VYL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA64 VYL, 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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DA64 VYL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2014.

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