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MX14 SYV

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX14 SYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 97,138 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 97,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,696 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,267 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 81,267 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 75,277 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 temporary repairs

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a temporary repair 2254517RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 temporary repairs

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has a temporary repair 2254517RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,672 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 67,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 55,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 52,848 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,034 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 30,034 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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MX14 SYV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX14 SYV, 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 MX14 SYV registered?

MX14 SYV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is MX14 SYV safe to buy?

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