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EV05 DEV

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,720 mi
Last recorded99,720 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 DEV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 99,720 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 95,065 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 88,535 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 88,535 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 73,001 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 72,963 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 63,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 57,320 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,801 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 48,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EV05 DEV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 EV05 DEV, 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 EV05 DEV registered?

EV05 DEV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2014.

Is EV05 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV05 DEV 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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