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R20 DHE

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

68,509 mi
Last recorded68,509 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 DHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 68,509 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2025 62,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 57,067 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 50,891 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 50,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 34,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,538 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 19,091 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

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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R20 DHE 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 R20 DHE, 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 R20 DHE registered?

R20 DHE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is R20 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 DHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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