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MU51 CHD

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,672 mi
Last recorded115,672 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 CHD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 115,672 miles

Emissions requirements only just met

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has started to corrode/bulge at flexi hose junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 115,671 miles

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

Emissions requirements only just met

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has started to corrode/bulge at flexi hose junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 103,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 103,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,481 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 91,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

boot lid not opening parts on order. access gained through rear seats to inspect boot area ok

Fail 1 Sep 2023 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm both edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

boot lid not opening parts on order. access gained through rear seats to inspect boot area ok

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,919 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 63,919 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear in correct spacing (0.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,795 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,586 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 34,586 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,272 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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MU51 CHD is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MU51 CHD, 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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MU51 CHD is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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