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EF02 DUF

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,775 mi
Last recorded138,775 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 DUF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 138,775 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 138,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 122,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 84,934 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 84,914 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator red brake warning light is on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light is on (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ns/r inner sidewall has cuts cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVIS: ns/f day time running light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: ns/f headlight lens has slight water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 74,933 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 74,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,512 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted, wet weather

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,378 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,684 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,087 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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EF02 DUF is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF02 DUF, 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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EF02 DUF is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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