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DG04 MCR

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,203 mi
Last recorded75,203 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 MCR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 75,203 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all [advise replace] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,627 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front fog lamp defective, no effect on emitted light

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,988 miles

nearside front & offside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2022 57,610 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 57,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 54,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,039 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,328 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle removed prior to test … base still in place offside but not greatly impeding view of road … benefit of doubt given (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres: outer side-walls deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight fluid leak present on top of power steering unit

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,294 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 41,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,306 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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DG04 MCR is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG04 MCR, 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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What year was DG04 MCR registered?

DG04 MCR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is DG04 MCR safe to buy?

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