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N88 THT

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,571 mi
Last recorded143,571 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 THT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 143,571 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 114,066 miles

245/35/18 x 2 rears & 225/40/18 x 2 fronts...((0.51))..P3,,,

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 114,066 miles

245/35/18 x 2 rears & 225/40/18 x 2 fronts...((0.51))..P3,,,

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,277 miles

slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2022 97,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2021 78,025 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,375 miles

((0.51)) RED B/W/DASH,,245/35/18 x 2 REARS & 225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS,,

Pass 20 Nov 2019 43,036 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 43,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,833 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted, obscuring full inspection.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 20,563 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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N88 THT 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 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 N88 THT, 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 N88 THT registered?

N88 THT is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 13 February 2014.

Is N88 THT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N88 THT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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