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EF14 FWA

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,295 mi
Last recorded60,295 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 FWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 60,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 55,940 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 55,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 49,265 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 49,251 miles

Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 39,978 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 39,978 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,442 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2019 30,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are worn scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Advise not to hang air freshener from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn to 3mm tread and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,219 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 11,007 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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EF14 FWA is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EF14 FWA, 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 EF14 FWA registered?

EF14 FWA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2014.

Is EF14 FWA safe to buy?

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