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OW14 NEL

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,332 mi
Last recorded142,332 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW14 NEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 142,332 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 138,707 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 126,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 110,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 98,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,010 miles

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

Manufacturers under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

NSR tyre run flat. OSR tyre conventional structure. Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak propshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,597 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,405 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 55,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

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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OW14 NEL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW14 NEL, 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 OW14 NEL registered?

OW14 NEL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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