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DG14 FYA

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,226 mi
Last recorded69,226 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 FYA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,226 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2025 57,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 45,596 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of the two arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 34,514 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 31,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 27,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 24,827 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 20,582 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 15,774 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 15,774 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 11,810 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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DG14 FYA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DG14 FYA, 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 DG14 FYA registered?

DG14 FYA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is DG14 FYA safe to buy?

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