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RE14 BUW

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,991 mi
Last recorded125,991 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE14 BUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 125,991 miles

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

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

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

slight knock from steering unable to locate

Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,281 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 121,281 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 97,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 26 Feb 2021 75,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 64,779 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,516 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,555 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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RE14 BUW is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE14 BUW, 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 RE14 BUW registered?

RE14 BUW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 2 May 2014.

Is RE14 BUW safe to buy?

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