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EK14 TWU

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,870 mi
Last recorded42,870 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 TWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 42,870 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 42,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 41,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 38,973 miles

Offside Front Knock and slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,804 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 28,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 23,110 miles

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

all tyres worn/deteriorated

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,432 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 11,708 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,451 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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EK14 TWU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK14 TWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK14 TWU?

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What year was EK14 TWU registered?

EK14 TWU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2014.

Is EK14 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK14 TWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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