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FD14 VCA

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,483 mi
Last recorded83,483 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 VCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 83,483 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Aug 2026 83,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2025 77,755 miles

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Evidence of a leak (5.3.2 (b))

Slight noise from steering

Fail 26 Aug 2025 77,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Evidence of a leak (5.3.2 (b))

Slight noise from steering

Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,806 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 64,568 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 64,568 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 55,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,968 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 49,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,145 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,461 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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FD14 VCA is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD14 VCA, 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

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What year was FD14 VCA registered?

FD14 VCA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2014.

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