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DS51 WBA

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,957 mi
Last recorded118,957 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 WBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 118,957 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 118,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 112,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 105,867 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 97,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 38,816 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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DS51 WBA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS51 WBA, 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 DS51 WBA registered?

DS51 WBA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2014.

Is DS51 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 WBA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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