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MU54 ALB

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 ALB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,924 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 95,923 miles

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

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

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2024 86,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater light slightly reduced

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,498 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 78,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,542 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,129 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 41,343 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 41,340 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 33,340 miles

emissions too clean for meter

Fail 26 May 2018 33,340 miles

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

emissions too clean for meter

Pass 22 May 2017 25,087 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres now wearing outer edges.

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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MU54 ALB is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MU54 ALB, 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

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What year was MU54 ALB registered?

MU54 ALB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is MU54 ALB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU54 ALB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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