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OW55 AUS

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

112,145 mi
Last recorded112,145 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 AUS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 112,145 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 112,045 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2026 139,235 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

play in steering arm o/s

Fail 24 Feb 2026 139,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

play in steering arm o/s

Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 120,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 112,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2022 105,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 89,501 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 89,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 91,437 miles

Offside Front Steering Rack bush slightly play .

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,442 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,442 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 73,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,623 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 78,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,663 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre slight bulge in outer side wall

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,903 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 46,903 miles

Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,936 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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OW55 AUS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 OW55 AUS, 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 OW55 AUS registered?

OW55 AUS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is OW55 AUS safe to buy?

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