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EF14 YLB

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,648 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 94,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 88,223 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 66,877 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 57,317 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 40,636 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 40,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 32,210 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 32,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 17 Jun 2017 23,186 miles

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

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 YLB is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

EF14 YLB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is EF14 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF14 YLB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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