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FY05 TOM

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,502 mi
Last recorded124,502 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 TOM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 124,502 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2026 124,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2025 34,832 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 122,111 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 27,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 106,516 miles

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 5 Dec 2023 20,935 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 16,501 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,750 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 63,750 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,779 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FY05 TOM is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY05 TOM, 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 FY05 TOM registered?

FY05 TOM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is FY05 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 TOM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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