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N33 RSL

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,460 mi
Last recorded100,460 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 RSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 100,460 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 94,922 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 94,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,805 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wire insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 225/45/17rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 88,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake warning wire insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 225/45/17rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,133 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 68,625 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 10 Jan 2020 61,846 miles

Central Front Lower bumper grill damaged still secure

Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted Obscuring View Of Components

Fail 16 Jan 2019 47,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Undertray Fitted Obscuring View Of Components

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,791 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 26,076 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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N33 RSL is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N33 RSL, 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 N33 RSL registered?

N33 RSL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is N33 RSL safe to buy?

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