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DC05 EMS

2014 BMW 116

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 EMS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,019 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 78,019 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 69,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2023 66,689 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 66,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 63,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers in windscreen ()

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))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test stickers in windscreen ()

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,727 miles

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

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

engine cover &under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,280 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 51,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,968 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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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DC05 EMS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DC05 EMS, 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 DC05 EMS?

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What year was DC05 EMS registered?

DC05 EMS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is DC05 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 EMS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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