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FL05 FAY

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,908 mi
Last recorded81,908 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 FAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,908 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 81,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 76,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 64,097 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 64,057 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,484 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 32,840 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,108 miles

Front washer jets weak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake high travel

Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,226 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 21 Oct 2019 20,191 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2018 14,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 12,745 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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FL05 FAY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 FL05 FAY, 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 FL05 FAY registered?

FL05 FAY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2014.

Is FL05 FAY safe to buy?

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