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OV64 YLU

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,901 mi
Last recorded129,901 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV64 YLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 129,901 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 123,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,997 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 120,613 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 120,609 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,150 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 113,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,350 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,767 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,939 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 55,326 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 55,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 47,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2018 41,947 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 31,921 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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OV64 YLU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV64 YLU, 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 OV64 YLU registered?

OV64 YLU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2014.

Is OV64 YLU safe to buy?

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