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EA14 OAL

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,568 mi
Last recorded71,568 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA14 OAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 71,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive

front number plate not secured

Pass 23 Jul 2025 66,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 66,020 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 58,450 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 51,409 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 51,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,735 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 35,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 29,867 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Apr 2019 27,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (225/45r17 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2018 24,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Tread

Various Vehicle Undertrays Fitted

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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EA14 OAL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA14 OAL, 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 EA14 OAL registered?

EA14 OAL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2014.

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