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FM14 VRU

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,092 mi
Last recorded66,092 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 VRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 66,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 59,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 56,581 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 56,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,418 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,751 miles

Offside Front weak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,414 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 39,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 4 Dec 2019 39,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,383 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2019 36,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,456 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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FM14 VRU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM14 VRU, 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 FM14 VRU registered?

FM14 VRU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 August 2014.

Is FM14 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM14 VRU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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