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FY14 YEF

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,844 mi
Last recorded89,844 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 YEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 89,844 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 89,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 81,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,773 miles

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

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 72,707 miles

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

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

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 26 Jul 2023 62,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,582 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 53,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 40,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 31,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 25,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2017 20,265 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 YEF is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF?

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What year was FY14 YEF registered?

FY14 YEF is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is FY14 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 YEF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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