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R4 DNX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 DNX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,996 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 160,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 90,422 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 90,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 145,262 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,074 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 88,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 134,574 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 127,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 82,042 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,906 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 79,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 109,741 miles

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 25 Sep 2019 72,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,988 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 13 Mar 2018 84,539 miles

cut on nearside rear tyre no ply or cord exposed

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,368 miles

Different size of tyres fitted to front and rear of car

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,039 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,891 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,284 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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R4 DNX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 R4 DNX, 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 R4 DNX registered?

R4 DNX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is R4 DNX safe to buy?

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