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EF14 XLE

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,426 mi
Last recorded102,426 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 XLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 102,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 98,234 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 98,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 92,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,146 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,379 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 81,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,066 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 58,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,343 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 45,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,312 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 XLE is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

EF14 XLE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is EF14 XLE safe to buy?

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