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H26 HMS

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 HMS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 117,175 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 117,175 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 114,058 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 114,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,139 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 105,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,412 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 94,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,981 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,492 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 73,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,625 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,043 miles

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine components

some under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 35,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed off on inner shoulder

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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H26 HMS is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H26 HMS, 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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H26 HMS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2014.

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