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DY14 VHU

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,035 mi
Last recorded63,035 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 VHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 61,388 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF,NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,399 miles

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 5 Oct 2020 57,257 miles

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 20 Apr 2019 50,359 miles

Front Both front wiper blades, smearing screen.

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre tread, on legal limit.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Wiper Rubber Completely Split

Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 8 Mar 2017 32,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper torn

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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DY14 VHU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY14 VHU, 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 DY14 VHU registered?

DY14 VHU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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