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P20 NLS

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,289 mi
Last recorded100,289 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 NLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 100,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

OSR Handbrake performance lazy/poor compared with NSR

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 RFT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (225/45/17 RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 100,274 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

OSR Handbrake performance lazy/poor compared with NSR

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 RFT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (225/45/17 RFT) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper defective

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

Pass 8 May 2025 94,017 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 94,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,908 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,056 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 81,048 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,811 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 64,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,708 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 36,121 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,099 miles

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

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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P20 NLS is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P20 NLS, 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 P20 NLS registered?

P20 NLS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2014.

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