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R17 CLR

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,716 mi
Last recorded117,716 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 CLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,716 miles

Nearside Rear suspension has a dry joint

Fail 1 Oct 2025 117,712 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not work (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear suspension has a dry joint

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside day time running light not working

tpms light on

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,404 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,078 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 64,078 miles

Position lamp not working n/s/f parking light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,391 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 42,248 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,124 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,728 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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R17 CLR is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R17 CLR, 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 R17 CLR registered?

R17 CLR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is R17 CLR safe to buy?

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