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HG14 RUV

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,217 mi
Last recorded123,217 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG14 RUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 123,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 110,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 99,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 91,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 80,786 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,663 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,904 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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HG14 RUV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG14 RUV, 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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What year was HG14 RUV registered?

HG14 RUV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is HG14 RUV safe to buy?

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