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DF63 YJS

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,151 mi
Last recorded131,151 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 YJS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 131,151 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,721 miles

Slight Play in Steering Rack.

Fail 21 Mar 2025 130,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Slight Play in Steering Rack.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 126,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,690 miles

Nearside Front brake application slightly lagging

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,296 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2021 101,113 miles

Brake pad service lamp illuminated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 88,983 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 88,983 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,246 miles

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,573 miles

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

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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DF63 YJS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF63 YJS, 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 DF63 YJS registered?

DF63 YJS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 February 2014.

Is DF63 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF63 YJS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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