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FY14 YCS

2014 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,420 mi
Last recorded86,420 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 YCS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 86,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2025 79,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,378 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2024 74,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,448 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,379 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,979 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 47,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 29,872 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 17,353 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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FY14 YCS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY14 YCS, 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

How do I check the history of FY14 YCS?

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What year was FY14 YCS registered?

FY14 YCS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is FY14 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 YCS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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