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R17 EAV

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,254 mi
Last recorded135,254 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 EAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 135,254 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 127,659 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2025 127,659 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 May 2024 115,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 111,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,642 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 92,005 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 84,968 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 84,967 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,129 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 58,073 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,176 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 EAV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 EAV, 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 EAV registered?

R17 EAV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is R17 EAV safe to buy?

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